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Indian detectives have arrested the brother of a doctor accused of organising illegal organ transplants. | Indian detectives have arrested the brother of a doctor accused of organising illegal organ transplants. |
Amit Kumar was held in Nepal and deported to India earlier this month for allegedly heading an illegal kidney transplant ring. | Amit Kumar was held in Nepal and deported to India earlier this month for allegedly heading an illegal kidney transplant ring. |
His brother, Jeevan Kumar, whom the police describe as an accomplice in the illegal trade, was arrested in the capital, Delhi, on Sunday. | His brother, Jeevan Kumar, whom the police describe as an accomplice in the illegal trade, was arrested in the capital, Delhi, on Sunday. |
Mr Amit Kumar has denied the accusations of illegal practices. | Mr Amit Kumar has denied the accusations of illegal practices. |
India bans trade in live kidneys unless the organ is donated by a blood relative or a spouse, or if two families agree a swap. | India bans trade in live kidneys unless the organ is donated by a blood relative or a spouse, or if two families agree a swap. |
But many continue to sell their kidneys to satisfy demand from rich clients, including Westerners, waiting for transplants. | But many continue to sell their kidneys to satisfy demand from rich clients, including Westerners, waiting for transplants. |
One senior policeman has also been arrested for allegedly receiving bribes from Mr Amit Kumar, officials said. | One senior policeman has also been arrested for allegedly receiving bribes from Mr Amit Kumar, officials said. |
They say Mr Kumar paid money to some policemen after they had discovered his illegal trade. | They say Mr Kumar paid money to some policemen after they had discovered his illegal trade. |
In January, police raided an illegal clinic run by Mr Kumar in Delhi's wealthy suburb of Gurgaon after being tipped-off by a victim. Four people were arrested. | |
The donors were allegedly paid up to $2,500 (£1250). | The donors were allegedly paid up to $2,500 (£1250). |
Mr Kumar was detained in a resort in Nepal on 7 February and deported to India two days later. | Mr Kumar was detained in a resort in Nepal on 7 February and deported to India two days later. |
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