The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested the prime accused in a case involving trafficking people to Iran for illegal organ donation.

Ernakulam native Madhu Jayakumar was arrested after he arrived from Iran on November 8, sources said.

According to sources, following the national agency’s petition, Madhu was produced before the court in Kochi on November 12.

On the trail of an international organ trade racket

The court sent Madhu to NIA’s custody till November 19.