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Crime
48 Women Rescued in Nationwide IVF Egg Racket, Eight Suspects Including Srushti Case Accused Arrested
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 05:09 AM
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Police rescued 48 women trapped in an IVF egg trafficking network and detained eight suspects, among them the accused linked to the Srushti case.
Police officials announced that a coordinated operation freed 48 women who had been coerced into participating in an illegal IVF egg procurement scheme. The women, who were reportedly approached under false pretenses, were taken into protective custody after the racket was uncovered.
Investigators also reported the arrest of eight individuals suspected of running the network. Among those detained is the accused linked to the high‑profile Srushti case, indicating a possible connection between the two investigations.
Authorities said the probe remains ongoing, with forensic teams examining evidence and interviewing victims to build a comprehensive case. No further details about the perpetrators' identities or the geographic scope of the racket were disclosed at this stage.
Investigators also reported the arrest of eight individuals suspected of running the network. Among those detained is the accused linked to the high‑profile Srushti case, indicating a possible connection between the two investigations.
Authorities said the probe remains ongoing, with forensic teams examining evidence and interviewing victims to build a comprehensive case. No further details about the perpetrators' identities or the geographic scope of the racket were disclosed at this stage.