Police Uncover Egg Donation Racket Targeting Financially Distressed Women
· India · NDTV
Police have uncovered an illegal egg donation racket that lured 15 women from seven states to Hyderabad with promises of financial compensation. The victims were offered between Rs 20,000 and Rs 30,000 for each egg donation cycle. Investigators identified that the recruiters specifically targeted women facing severe financial hardship to participate in the procedure. The authorities are currently investigating the network behind these operations to determine the scale of the racket and identify the primary organizers. Further details regarding the specific clinics involved or the total number of individuals recruited remain under investigation.
Why it matters
This racket highlights the exploitation of vulnerable, low-income women through unregulated medical procedures, raising urgent concerns about the enforcement of reproductive health laws in India.
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