Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Hyderabad Fertility Clinic Director Accused of Surrogacy Scam
A doctor in Hyderabad, Dr. Namratha, is accused of running a surrogacy scam.
She tricked couples into paying a lot of money for babies.
She would tell couples that their own eggs and sperm would be used, but that wasn't always true.
Instead, she used surrogate mothers and babies obtained from other women.
The doctor kept some money and allegedly used it to buy property.
The government is investigating the clinic after many couples were scammed and a child's DNA did not match their parents.
Dr. Namratha, the owner of a fertility clinic, is under investigation for fraud.
The ED initiated a probe based on FIRs for fraud, cheating, and child trafficking.
Couples were persuaded to use surrogacy under false pretenses.
DNA verification revealed that a child given to one couple was not biologically theirs.
Funds were collected in cash and cheques, with a portion going to surrogates and agents.
- Who
- Dr. A. Namratha, owner of a fertility clinic.
- What
- Orchestrated a surrogacy racket involving fraud, cheating, and child trafficking.
- When
- Investigation initiated after multiple FIRs were registered.
- Where
- Hyderabad, at Universal Srushti Fertility and Research Centre.
- Why
- To deceive couples seeking surrogacy and collect money.
- Accused
- Dr. A. Namratha
- Clinic Name
- Universal Srushti Fertility and Research Centre
- Allegations
- Fraud, cheating, criminal conspiracy, illegal surrogacy, child trafficking
- Couples Deceived
- Several
- Financials
- Rs 30 lakh demanded per couple
- Investigation Agency
- Directorate of Enforcement (ED)