A couple from Rajasthan paid ₹35 lakh to a Hyderabad fertility clinic for a surrogate baby, only to later find through a DNA test that the child had no biological connection to them. The clinic’s manager, a 64-year-old doctor, was illegally operating under a revoked license and used another doctor’s name to avoid detection.
Police arrested eight individuals, including the doctor, her son, and the baby’s real biological parents. The investigation revealed the baby was allegedly purchased from a poor family for ₹90,000 and passed off as a surrogate child, exposing a deeper network of fraud involving sperm, eggs, and surrogate trafficking across several states.
When the couple began questioning inconsistencies and asked for DNA proof, the doctor reportedly went into hiding and her son allegedly issued threats. The clinic was raided and authorities seized records, medical equipment, and evidence suggesting more victims may exist in this IVF scam.
Legal cases have been filed under charges of criminal conspiracy, forgery, and violations of surrogacy laws. The case has drawn national attention, prompting calls for tighter regulation of fertility clinics. Officials are now widening the probe to other clinics suspected of using similar tactics.
This incident underscores the urgent need for transparency and ethical practices in the IVF industry. Surrogacy must be governed with strict oversight to protect vulnerable families and prevent this kind of exploitation. Fertility treatment should never become a vehicle for fraud or human trafficking.
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