The surrogacy and child trafficking scam linked to Universal Srushti Fertility Centers has shaken Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, leading to the transfer of investigations to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) at the Crime Branch. Over 25 individuals, including the clinic owner Dr. A Namratha, have been arrested for running an elaborate racket in the region.
Hyderabad police detained Dr Vidyulatha at RGIA while she attempted to flee to Visakhapatnam. She is accused of aiding the surrogacy scam linked to Universal Fertility Centre. The case has seen 12 arrests and 16 suspects so far.
Police have filed more FIRs in the IVF scam linked to Universal Srushti Fertility Center in Hyderabad. Victims, including NRIs, allege fraud and extortion during fake surrogacy procedures. Police suspect a wider racket and ongoing investigations continue
A Hyderabad court granted five-day police custody of Dr P Namrata, arrested in a fake surrogacy scam. The case surfaced after a Rajasthan couple found the baby’s DNA did not match theirs. Police say vulnerable women were exploited as surrogates
