Key suspect in international organ trafficking network held in Kerala

Sabith Nasar allegedly trafficked victims after convincing them that they would be provided legal compensation for donating kidneys abroad.

BySouth First Desk

Published May 20, 2024 | 1:29 PMUpdatedMay 20, 2024 | 1:29 PM

Sabith Nasar of Thrissur was taken into custody from Cochin International Airport Limited following a tip-off from central agencies. (Creative Commons)

The Kerala police on Sunday, 19 May, arrested a 30-year-old man suspected to be a key figure in an international human trafficking network involved in organ harvesting. Sabith Nasar, hailing from Valappadu in Thrissur district, was arrested on Saturday following a tip-off. He allegedly trafficked victims after convincing them that they would be provided legal compensation for donating kidneys abroad.

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