ED probe uncovers organ trafficking racket operating as medical tourism firm in Kerala

Kochi: ED investigation into an alleged organ trafficking racket in Kerala has revealed that the network operated under the guise of a medical tourism company and exploited financially distressed donors for profit, officials on Sunday said.

ED had recently conducted searches at nine locations across Kerala, including hospitals, after registering a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act based on multiple FIRs filed by the Kerala Police.

In a statement, ED said the investigation was initiated following police cases that uncovered a sophisticated criminal syndicate allegedly involved in forgery, cheating, criminal conspiracy and illegal organ trafficking under the facade of altruistic organ donation and medical tourism.