Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Fertility Clinic Inspections Intensify Amid Surrogacy Scam Allegations
A fertility clinic in Andhra Pradesh is under investigation for a surrogacy scam.
They are accused of tricking a couple out of a lot of money.
The clinic's director has been arrested, and this isn't the first time she's been in trouble.
Officials are now checking all fertility clinics in the area to make sure they are following the rules.
Health officials are inspecting fertility centers in North Andhra following allegations of fraud at Universal Srushti Fertility Centre.
The center allegedly defrauded a couple of Rs 30.26 lakh in a surrogacy scam.
Only two surrogacy centers in the region hold official permissions.
Dr. Pachipali Namratha, director of Universal Srushti Fertility Centre, was arrested; this is her second arrest.
Inspections are being ordered across Andhra Pradesh fertility centers.
- Who
- Dr. Pachipali Namratha, health officials, and the couple from Rajasthan.
- What
- Investigations into fertility centers in Andhra Pradesh following fraud allegations.
- When
- Investigations are ongoing following the arrest.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To investigate alleged fraudulent activities and ensure compliance with regulations.
Regulatory Compliance
Authorities
Permissions
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Centers operating without valid permissions
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Centers operating with valid permissions
- Clinic Name
- Universal Srushti Fertility and Research Centre
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Accusation
- Surrogacy scam
- Accused
- Dr. Pachipali Namratha
- Arrests
- Eight people, including the director, have been arrested
- Previous Issue
- Child trafficking case in 2020
