Illegal Surrogacy Scam Exposed: Hyderabad Doctor Held
Summary: A shocking surrogacy and sperm trafficking scam was busted in Secunderabad. Ten people, including a doctor, were arrested for running an illegal racket involving fake surrogacy, DNA mismatches, and interstate trafficking of reproductive material. The truth came out after a couple discovered their surrogate child wasn’t biologically related to them.
Would you trust your surrogate child’s DNA? One couple did, until it shattered their world.
DNA Mismatch Uncovers Surrogacy Scam
A couple in Secunderabad, originally from Rajasthan, made a disturbing discovery: the baby born through surrogacy at a local fertility centre wasn’t biologically theirs. When the clinic, Universal Srushti Fertility Centre, delayed DNA verification, the couple grew suspicious and got independent tests done in Delhi. The shocking result? Zero genetic match.
Doctor, Fertility Centre Under Scanner
Dr Namrata, who managed the centre, allegedly admitted to a “mix-up” but vanished soon after. The couple then approached Gopalapuram police, triggering a full-blown investigation.
Police Raid Exposes National Trafficking Ring
Hyderabad police raided the fertility clinic. They found crucial documents and stored sperm samples for forensic testing. But the deeper they dug, the more horrifying the picture became.
Illegal Transport of Sperm and Eggs Across States
Investigations revealed that the clinic was involved in the unauthorised collection and transport of reproductive material across states like Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The clinic reportedly collaborated with an unlicensed agency, Indian Sperm Tech.
10 Arrested in Connection with Racket
Police arrested 10 people, including Dr Namrata and Pankaj Soni, regional manager of Indian Sperm Tech. Others involved were identified as Sampath, Srinu, Jitender, Shiva, Manikantha, and Boro
Surrogates Misled, Poor Women Exploited
One case revealed a woman flown from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam for childbirth, with Dr Namrata falsely claiming the baby was the result of surrogacy for the couple. Investigations also suggest that poor women were lured into acting as surrogates without informed consent.
Final Takeaway: A Wake-Up Call for Regulation
This case exposes a grim reality of fertility scams in India, where loopholes in regulation can lead to severe ethical and legal violations. It’s a call for stricter laws, better oversight, and protecting vulnerable people from exploitation in the name of parenthood.
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Dane
I am an MBBS graduate and a dedicated medical writer with a strong passion for deep research and psychology. I enjoy breaking down complex medical topics into engaging, easy-to-understand content, aiming to educate and inspire readers by exploring the fascinating connection between health, science, and the human mind.
