Illegal fertility racket busted in Begumpet; women allegedly made to sell eggs

A suspected illegal fertility racket operating from an apartment in Hyderabad's Begumpet area was uncovered during a joint raid by the police and the Special Operations Team (SOT). Authorities detained several women and are investigating allegations that human eggs, and possibly sperm, were being collected and supplied to fertility centres under the guise of a ladies' hostel.

Hyderabad: A suspected illegal fertility racket in which women were allegedly selling their eggs from an apartment, has come to light in Prakash Nagar area of Begumpet on Friday.

The Begumpet police and the Special Operations Team (SOT) jointly raided the apartment following information about the alleged activities.

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During the raid, police reportedly detained several young women residing on the ground floor of the apartment and are questioning them.

According to reports, around eight to 10 women from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha were staying at the premises. Police suspect that the activities had been operated for nearly a year in the name of running a ladies’ hostel.

Police are probing allegations that women’s eggs were being collected and supplied to nearby fertility centres.

They are also examining the alleged supply of male sperm along with women’s eggs and possible links to fertility clinics.

Police suspect that a woman may be involved in running the operation and are reportedly questioning her as part of the investigation.

Police are investigating the case from all angles, including the alleged collection and sale of eggs, the role of those involved and possible connections with fertility centres.