Overview

• Hyderabad police have registered nine FIRs and remanded 25 suspects in connection with the illegal surrogacy and baby-selling network.
• The recent arrests of King George Hospital’s anaesthesiology head Dr Vasupalli Ravi and gynaecologist Dr Usha Devi underscore medical collusion in the racket.
• Forensic teams are examining cheque transactions to trace an estimated ₹40–50 crore generated through fraudulent IVF and surrogacy procedures.
• Authorities are preparing to establish a special investigation team to pursue fresh leads as more victim couples file complaints.
• State health departments have ordered audits of over 380 private IVF centres to address regulatory lapses exposed by the scandal.