Bangladeshi police said Tuesday they had uncovered a major organ trafficking ring that is believed to have persuaded up to 200 people to sell their kidneys for cash.
Three people were arrested Sunday in the remote Kalai area, 300 kilometres (180 miles) northwest of Dhaka, after reports surfaced that villagers were having their organs removed illegally.
"We have found that scores of poor villagers have sold their kidneys for 150,000 to 200,000 taka (2,000 to 3,000 dollars)," local district police chief Fazlul Karim told AFP.
"Some 38 villagers from five villages in the area have sold their kidneys for cash -- but this is just the tip of the iceberg. We believe there could be up to 200 victims," he said. More...
Don't miss:
Three people were arrested Sunday in the remote Kalai area, 300 kilometres (180 miles) northwest of Dhaka, after reports surfaced that villagers were having their organs removed illegally.
"We have found that scores of poor villagers have sold their kidneys for 150,000 to 200,000 taka (2,000 to 3,000 dollars)," local district police chief Fazlul Karim told AFP.
"Some 38 villagers from five villages in the area have sold their kidneys for cash -- but this is just the tip of the iceberg. We believe there could be up to 200 victims," he said. More...
Don't miss:
- Girl in India kills herself so father and brother could have her organs...
- Chinese boy sells kidney to buy iPad 2...
- Indian cricket fan willing to swap kidney for World Cup ticket!!!
- She must donate her kidney to her sister to get out of jail!!!
- Kosovo medics accused of trafficking kidneys...
- A new kidney transplant scandal in South Africa...
No comments:
Post a Comment