Investigations Reveal Illegal Operations at Universal Srushti Fertility Centre
The Secunderabad Universal Srushti Fertility Centre is also under probe. Officials are revealing many irregularities. The prime accused, Dr. Namrata, allegedly duped couples with infertility problems. She took them to the Srushti Hospital unit in Visakhapatnam.
How the Alleged Fraud Went Down
- Dr. Namrata informed couples that they would be able to have babies through surrogacy.
- She assured them that the Visakhapatnam center had modern facilities and a standby surrogate.
- E.ggs and sperm were obtained from Secunderabad by laboratory technician Gollamandala Chenna Rao.
- Couples were given treatment by Dr. Nargula Sadananda at Gandhi Hospital.
Demands for Money and Misleading Pregnancy Claims
- Following sample collection, the center made big demands for money.
- Employees indicated the surrogate was pregnant and the pregnancy required additional money.
- Victims were misled by the claims and paid more than the agreed amount.
Usage of Agents and Child Trafficking Allegations
- Sanjay and Nandini were the names of agents who assisted in purchasing babies from women in Assam.
- The couples were given the babies, posing as their own, falsely.
- No legal documents were given to the couples.
Bringing Out the Truth Through DNA Testing
- There is an instance where a couple from Rajasthan was given a child using this method.
- A DNA test revealed that the child was not biologically linked to them.
- That child is now in a children's home.
Benefits for Accomplices
- Dr. Namrata offered gifts and profits to the people who cooperated with the scheme.
- One of the accused, Kalyani, got a profit share.
- Kalyani also rented a flat in Maharanipet, Visakhapatnam, as a gift from Dr. Namrata.
Legal Status and Remand Details
- Police confirmed that the license of the Visakhapatnam center was due to expire in 2023 and had not been renewed.
- The court sent Dr. Namrata to five days of custody from Friday.
- Police are seeking custody of other accused, Jayant Krishna and Dhanasari Santoshi.
