Delhi Police Busts International Organ Trafficking Racket

Seven Arrested, Including Doctor, in Organ Transplantation Scam

The Delhi Police has dismantled an international organ transplantation racket, arresting seven individuals, including a female doctor from a prominent hospital. This gang had been operating since 2019 with connections across India and Bangladesh.

Details of the Operation

According to the Delhi Police's crime branch, the racket facilitated illegal organ transplants by arranging both donors and recipients, primarily from Bangladesh. The gang's mastermind is a Bangladeshi national named Russell, who coordinated the logistics of the operation.

Arrests and Investigation

Among those arrested is a female doctor involved in performing the transplants. The police are continuing their investigation to uncover the full extent of the racket's activities.

Hospital's Statement

The implicated hospital stated that the arrested doctor was engaged on a fee-for-service basis and was not a full-time employee. Following the arrest, the hospital has suspended the doctor and is cooperating fully with the investigation.

Ethical Standards Emphasized

Another private hospital where the doctor occasionally worked has denied any direct association with her. They emphasized their commitment to ethical standards and compliance with clinical and government protocols, ensuring full cooperation with the ongoing investigations.

This crackdown highlights the ongoing efforts to combat illegal organ trafficking and enforce stringent ethical practices in medical procedures.