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Three arrested in Kerala organ trade racket; two agents, a donor arrested; Najib linked mastermind
Investigators say two people were arrested in Kilikollur, Kollam for allegedly running a major organ trade scheme using forged documents. A young donor was also detained, and the suspects allegedly acted as agents for mastermind Muhammad Najib, who is in Ernakulam police custody for similar crimes. The operation was led by Kollam police and followed a tip-off.
Why It Matters
The case highlights organ trafficking risks and forged documentation, and shows cross-regional crime networks and law enforcement response.
Timeline
6 Events
Ongoing investigation into the wider network
May 08, 2026
Authorities say interrogations will continue to reveal the full extent of the organ trade network and identify additional victims or collaborators.
Raids led by Kollam police conclude with arrests
May 08, 2026
The raid and arrests were conducted by a team led by Kollam ACP Rajesh T.R. and Kilikollur Police Inspector Jayaprakash, with other officers participating, as investigators interrogate suspects to map the network.
Arrests of two suspects and a donor
May 08, 2026
Authorities arrested 40-year-old Sreeja of Kallumthazham and 31-year-old Sudheer of Pattathanam, along with a young man who had allegedly agreed to donate his organ under the suspects' influence.
Special team uncovers network and identifies mastermind link
May 08, 2026
The probe reveals the two arrested individuals were acting as agents for the main organizer Muhammad Najib of Kasaragod, who is in Ernakulam police custody for involvement in similar crimes elsewhere; agents allegedly managed donor scouting and fraudulent paperwork.
Tip-off triggers operation and initial investigation
May 08, 2026
The operation was launched following a tip-off about an illegal organ trade syndicate that used forged documents to bypass legal protocols, with directives from District Police Chief M. Hemalatha guiding the special team.
Publication of report on arrests and details in Kerala organ trade case
May 08, 2026
News report published detailing the arrests of two individuals in Kilikollur for involvement in an organ trade racket using forged documents, and a donor who had agreed to donate his organ for money.