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Illegal organ trade: Tamil Nadu govt cancels transplant licenses of 2 hospitals; 'forged documents' cited, brokers to face police action - MSN

The Tamil Nadu state government in India cancelled transplant licenses of two hospitals involved in illegal organ trading, citing forged documents, with brokers referred for police action. This international case highlights ongoing global challenges with organ trafficking and fraudulent transplant documentation. While not directly applicable to US OPO operations, it underscores the importance of document integrity and compliance frameworks that US regulators continue to strengthen domestically.