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The Kilikollur police have arrested two persons involved in a major financial scam run under the guise of organ donation. The arrested suspects have been identified as 40-year-old Sreeja, a resident of Kalarikizhakathil House in Kallumthazham, and 31-year-old Sudheer, currently a resident of Vadakkevila, Pattathanam.
The operation was launched following a tip-off about an illegal organ-trafficking syndicate using forged documents to circumvent legal protocols.
On the instructions of District Superintendent of Police (Kollam City) M. Hemalatha, a special team conducted a targeted investigation into clandestine activities. Investigation revealed that the duo organized the sale of human organs for substantial financial gain by creating sophisticated counterfeit records. In addition to the police agents, they also arrested a young man who, allegedly under the influence of the suspects, agreed to donate his organ for money.
Investigations further revealed that the arrested individuals were acting as agents of the mastermind behind the racket, Muhammad Najib, a native of Kasaragod. Najib is currently in Ernakulam police custody for his involvement in similar criminal activities elsewhere. Local agents were responsible for tracking down vulnerable donors and managing the fraudulent paperwork needed to facilitate illegal transplants.
The successful raid and subsequent arrests were carried out by a police team led by Kollam ACP Rajesh TR and Kilikollur Police Inspector Jayaprakash. The team also included ASI Dileep Raj, Senior CPOs Rajagopal and Ambu and CPOs Jeenamol and Binil.
Authorities are currently questioning the suspects to uncover the full extent of the network and identify other potential victims or associates involved in the illicit trade.
Published – 08 May 2026 20:38 IST
