Organ theft

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Organ theft was considered a belief and a popular urban legend topic that an organized scheme exists to steal organs. However, its now proven to be real. There are many reported incidences in India and China of such criminal activities.[1] [2]

Organ theft in Kosovo has been widely reported.

References

  1. ↑ The Ethics of Organ Transplantation (Advances in Bioethics) by Wayne Shelton, Emerald Group Publishing Limited; 1st edition (February 1, 2001), P.329
  2. ↑ "Kidney racket busted in Gurgaon". The Times of India. 2008-01-25. Retrieved 2008-02-06.


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