Udupi Doctor Arrested Alongside Co-Accused in Adoption Racket Investigation

A 45‑year‑old physician from Udupi district was arrested on Thursday by the district police, along with a second suspect, in connection with a sting operation that uncovered an alleged adoption racket.

The operation, which was carried out by the Child Welfare Department and the Karnataka Social Welfare Department, revealed that a front agency was allegedly facilitating illegal adoptions by manipulating documentation and levying exorbitant fees on prospective parents. The police seized documents, bank ledgers and electronic devices that allegedly record conversations between the suspects and family members who were promised to be placed with adopted children.

Local media reports suggest that the crackdown may lead to additional investigations into other potential cases of fraudulent adoption. The doctor’s arrest has sparked concern among community leaders who have called for greater oversight of private medical practitioners involved in child‑related services. Source: Google News – Udupi.