India News : A major illegal kidney transplant racket has been uncovered in Kanpur, revealing a well-organized network involving middlemen, hospital operators, and medical professionals. Initial investigations suggest that financially vulnerable individuals were lured into selling their kidneys at low prices, which were later sold to patients for significantly higher amounts.
The matter came to light after a donor filed a complaint regarding unpaid money. As the investigation progressed, authorities found strong evidence of illegal organ transplants. A joint team of the Crime Branch and Health Department conducted late-night raids at a private hospital in Rawatpur and detained several individuals, including hospital operators, a doctor couple, and a broker.
According to findings, a broker allegedly convinced a young man from Uttarakhand to donate his kidney for ₹10 lakh, claiming it was needed for a relative. However, the kidney was reportedly sold to a woman from Muzaffarnagar for over ₹90 lakh. The donor received only ₹6 lakh in cash and a cheque of ₹3.5 lakh, while the remaining payment was delayed.
After surgery, both donor and recipient were shifted to different hospitals, allegedly to conceal the operation trail. Authorities suspect this is part of a systematic method used by the network to avoid detection. Multiple hospitals, including Priya Hospital & Trauma Center, Ahuja Hospital, and Medilife Hospital, were raided, and records are being examined.
The donor initially gave false identity details, raising further suspicion about forged documents and identity manipulation. Investigators believe this case may be part of a larger organ trafficking network operating across multiple regions.
So far, several people have been detained, and the investigation is ongoing. Officials indicate that more revelations are likely as the probe deepens.
