Archive · 2 Nov 2025
ED Moves to Attach Properties of IVF Clinic Accused Namratha
Imagine a doctor who runs a special clinic for people wanting babies through IVF or surrogacy.
This doctor, named Namratha, is being investigated because some people believe she took a lot of money in cash from patients but didn't give them proper bills.
The investigators, called the ED, think she used this money to buy many properties in different places.
They are now trying to find these properties and take them away because they believe the money used to buy them was obtained illegally.
The police are also working on a case against her for cheating couples who were looking for surrogacy treatment, including one instance where a couple received an infant whose DNA did not match theirs.
Many people have been questioned, and some have already been arrested and later got bail.
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is investigating financial irregularities at Shrusti Universal IVF Clinic under the PMLA.
ED is likely to attach properties allegedly amassed by the main accused, Dr. Pachipala Namratha, through illegal proceeds.
Namratha is accused of collecting large sums in cash from patients without issuing bills and diverting the money to purchase properties.
Properties are suspected to have been purchased in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Hyderabad, potentially through benami transactions.
The case initially came to light after a couple complained of being cheated in surrogacy treatment, receiving an unhealthy infant whose DNA did not match theirs.
- Who
- The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and Hyderabad police
- What
- Investigating financial irregularities and likely to attach properties amassed by Dr. Pachipala Namratha, the main accused in a surrogacy and IVF scam.
- When
- Ongoing investigations, with recent questioning of Namratha and preparation of a charge sheet.
- Where
- Hyderabad, and properties allegedly purchased in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To recover illegal proceeds from Shrusti Universal IVF Clinic's alleged financial irregularities, including collecting large sums in cash without issuing bills and diverting funds to purchase properties.
Accused's Alleged Actions
Investigator's Findings
Financial Practices
Accused's Alleged Actions
The clinic collected fees in cash, issuing bills only for digital or bank transfer payments.
Investigator's Findings
The ED suspects Namratha diverted cash collections through benami transactions to purchase properties.
Surrogacy Treatment
Accused's Alleged Actions
A couple complained that the hospital handed over an unhealthy infant whose DNA did not match theirs after surrogacy treatment.
Investigator's Findings
Investigators are probing allegations of cheating couples and engaging in child trafficking under the guise of IVF and surrogacy treatments.
- Agency
- Directorate of Enforcement (ED)
- Case Type
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Allegations
- Financial irregularities, cash collection without bills, benami property acquisition
- Main Accused
- Dr. Pachipala Namratha
- Clinic Name
- Shrushti Universal IVF Clinic
- Affected States
- Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad