# 2026-19419: FDA Bans Fake Drug Importer Sanjay Kumar for Five Years

2026-19419, Sanjay Kumar: Final Debarment Order, is a Federal Register notice from Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration published 2026-09-23, effective 2026-09-23; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-30).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19419
- Title: Sanjay Kumar: Final Debarment Order
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 60380
- Published: 2026-09-23
- Effective: 2026-09-23
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-30

## In one line

FDA Bans Fake Drug Importer Sanjay Kumar for Five Years

## Summary

Sanjay Kumar is banned for 5 years from importing any drugs into the U.S. because he was convicted of a serious crime involving fake goods. He didn’t respond to the FDA’s notice, so the ban starts on September 23, 2026. He can apply to end the ban anytime, but must follow special rules to keep info private.

## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Sanjay Kumar for a period of 5 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Kumar was convicted of a felony under Federal law for conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods. The factual basis supporting Mr. Kumar's conviction, as described below, is conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Kumar was given notice of the proposed debarment and was given an opportunity to request a hearing to show why he should not be debarred. As of June 29, 2026 (more than 30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Kumar had not responded. Mr. Kumar's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.

## Effects PRIA read

- Five-year ban on importing drugs: cost, high. Sanjay Kumar is barred for 5 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States, effective September 23, 2026. The FDA based the order on his March 5, 2026 federal felony conviction for conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods (18 U.S.C. 2320), including sales of counterf…
- Prohibition on others importing with his help: cost, medium. During the 5-year debarment period beginning September 23, 2026, importing or offering for import any drug 'by, with the assistance of, or at the direction of' Sanjay Kumar is a prohibited act under 21 U.S.C. 331(cc). Businesses or people who import drugs with his assistance would be engaging in a…
- Right to apply for early termination and confidentiality rules: benefit, low. Mr. Kumar may apply at any time to terminate his debarment under section 306(d)(1) of the FD&C Act. The FDA explains how to submit such an application (electronically via regulations.gov or in paper) and describes procedures to keep specified information confidential when submitted as a paper 'Conf…

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## Sources
- [2026-19419 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/23/2026-19419/sanjay-kumar-final-debarment-order)
- [2026-19419 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-23/pdf/2026-19419.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19419 (as of 2026-09-30).