Bengaluru: A Nigerian resident of Bengaluru was arrested by Bengaluru police for allegedly running a kidney racket.

According to reports, he is a member of a larger group that has been scamming people under the name of giving kidneys for transplants.

The person is identified as Ayudidum Obinna Kingslay (30) a resident of Marenahalli in the city.

Bagalur police raided his house as he was staying there after his visa expired, according to the authorities. He was found to be a part of a kidney racket at the time.

The suspect’s laptops, cellphones, and other electronic devices were seized by police and sent to a forensic lab for further investigation.