Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Kolkata Lawyer Arrested in Kidney Racket Case
Imagine some bad people were tricking others into selling their kidneys.
A lawyer named Pradeep Kumar Bar is accused of helping them.
He allegedly handled paperwork for these illegal operations, mostly from a court in Kolkata.
The police arrested him after questioning him about his role.
They suspect he helped make the deals happen, possibly since 2014.
If convicted, this lawyer could face serious consequences for his alleged actions, and potentially have other legal issues.
The police are still investigating to find more people involved and how the racket worked.
Pradeep Kumar Bar, a 37-year-old lawyer, was arrested.
He was taken into custody from his residence in Bansdroni.
Bar is suspected of involvement in fraudulent kidney transplant affidavits.
The alleged kingpin was previously arrested in March.
Bar allegedly acted as a middleman, charging Rs 10,000 per case since 2014.
- Who
- Pradeep Kumar Bar, a lawyer.
- What
- Arrested for alleged involvement in a kidney trafficking racket.
- When
- Arrested on Friday.
- Where
- Ashoknagar, and Alipore court in Kolkata.
- Why
- Failed to provide satisfactory responses regarding his involvement.
- Defendant
- Alipore Court Lawyer
- Defendant's Age
- 37
- Location of Arrest
- Ashoknagar
- Alleged Fee
- Rs 10,000 per case
- Alleged Activity Start
- 2014