Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Hyderabad Clinic Investigated for Surrogacy, Baby Trafficking
In Hyderabad, a fertility clinic is accused of a surrogacy scam where couples were tricked.
The clinic, led by a doctor, charged huge fees for IVF and surrogacy but didn't always deliver a baby genetically linked to the couple.
Police arrested many people involved.
Authorities are looking into a larger network, including money issues.
The government is now checking other clinics to make sure they follow the law.
Hyderabad police arrested 25 in a surrogacy and baby trafficking case.
Dr. A Namratha is suspected of cheating about 80 couples with high IVF and surrogacy fees.
Victims paid between Rs 12.5 lakh and Rs 44 lakh for services, often without a genetically linked child.
Authorities are investigating a wide network of agents and potential money laundering.
A high-level committee will inspect IVF clinics for compliance with the law.
- Who
- Dr. A Namratha, clinic staff, agents, and biological parents are involved.
- What
- A surrogacy and baby trafficking racket is under investigation in Hyderabad.
- When
- The investigation is ongoing with recent arrests.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
- Why
- To investigate fraud and ensure compliance with surrogacy regulations.
Victims
Perpetrators
Monetary Loss
Victims
Lost money due to fraudulent practices and lack of biological child.
Perpetrators
Clinic profited by taking money from patients for services provided, or for non-existent ones.
- Key Issue
- Surrogacy Scam
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Accused
- Dr. A Namratha
- Arrests
- 25 people
- Investigation
- Financial trail and compliance with the law
- Committee Purpose
- Inspect IVF clinics for compliance
