Overview
- Maharashtra’s SIT says technical and mobile data point to a nationwide network with links to Cambodia coordinating illegal kidney transplants.
- Investigators allege multiple procedures at STAR KIMS Hospital in Trichy, with recipients charged Rs 50–80 lakh per surgery.
- Delhi-based Dr Ravinder Pal Singh was produced for transit remand, granted interim bail, and directed to appear before a Chandrapur court on January 2.
- Dr Rajratnam Govindaswamy of STAR KIMS has been named in the case and remains at large as efforts to arrest him continue.
- Police have arrested six moneylenders and an agent from Solapur, registered THOTA cases, and report donors were paid only Rs 5–8 lakh as financial and digital forensics continue.