The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches across multiple locations in Kerala as part of its money laundering investigation into an organ donation racket. The searches were carried out at five premises, including hospitals and residences in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam districts, officials said.
The operation began early in the morning and is part of a broader probe into illegal organ trading networks operating in the state. The ED is investigating the financial trail linked to the racket, which allegedly involved illegal kidney transplants and other organ donations.
Officials stated that documents and digital evidence were seized during the searches. The agency is examining transactions and financial records to identify individuals involved in the illegal trade. The case is based on a previous complaint and related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.
