Sperm Clinics Using Beggars as Donors

Illegal Sperm and Egg Racket Busted in Secunderabad: Shocking Revelations in Police Probe
In a disturbing revelation, police have uncovered a racket operating under the guise of a fertility clinic that was illegally sourcing sperm and eggs from unqualified and vulnerable individuals, including beggars and daily wage laborers, and selling them to childless couples in violation of medical and ethical standards.

Operating under the name "Indian Sperm Tech Cryosystem Clinic" in Secunderabad, the clinic was managed by a doctor named Dr. Namrata, along with seven others, all of whom have now been arrested by the police.

What the Investigation Revealed:
The clinic targeted beggars with promises of biryani, and offered alcohol to laborers. Educated individuals were paid Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 4,000, while women donating eggs were given Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 25,000 per donation.

These donations were taken without any mandatory medical testing, violating all government norms. According to regulations, sperm or egg donors must:

Be healthy, aged 21 to 55 years.

Undergo comprehensive medical screening to rule out genetic or infectious diseases.

A single donor’s sperm must not be used more than 25 times, and only once per recipient to avoid complications like accidental biological relation overlaps.

However, the arrested group repeatedly collected sperm from the same individuals weekly, using it for multiple recipients.

Exploitation of the Poor
Sperm agents were found luring homeless men and daily laborers, offering small amounts of money or food to donate sperm regularly.

Similarly, women known to the culprits were brought in to donate eggs, a medically invasive and risky procedure, for which they were paid between Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 25,000 per session.

Concerns and Consequences
This illegal and unethical operation raises serious concerns:

Health risks to donors and recipients.

Potential for genetic disorders or disease transmission.

Psychological trauma to those unknowingly raising children fathered or mothered by such donors.

Exploitation of economically weak individuals under false pretenses.

Police have confirmed that the clinic flouted all guidelines laid down by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and assisted reproductive technology (ART) regulations.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to trace the extent of the damage caused by this operation—both medically and emotionally—to the affected families.