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At least 30 children, most of them British, are feared to have been conceived at fertility clinics in northern Cyprus using sperm or egg donors different from those selected by their parents, according to a BBC investigation that first uncovered seven cases earlier this year.

At least 30 children, most of them British, are feared to have been conceived at fertility clinics in northern Cyprus using sperm or egg donors different from those selected by their parents, according to a BBC investigation that first uncovered seven cases earlier this year.

Half of the 30 children were linked to the Dogus IVF Centre in Nicosia. Eleven of the children underwent commercial DNA tests, with results indicating genetic ancestry from Turkey or surrounding countries, despite their parents having selected donors from Western Europe.

Half of the 30 children were linked to the Dogus IVF Centre in Nicosia. Eleven of the children underwent commercial DNA tests, with results indicating genetic ancestry from Turkey or surrounding countries, despite their parents having selected donors from Western Europe.

Three people — Dr. Firdevs Uguz Tip, Dr. Sevket Alpturk and patient co-ordinator Julie Hodson — were involved in the care of many patients at Dogus. Firdevs denied wrongdoing, while Alpturk and Hodson did not respond to questions from the BBC.

Three people — Dr. Firdevs Uguz Tip, Dr. Sevket Alpturk and patient co-ordinator Julie Hodson — were involved in the care of many patients at Dogus. Firdevs denied wrongdoing, while Alpturk and Hodson did not respond to questions from the BBC.

Cryos International, described as the world's largest sperm bank, told the BBC it had no record of ever delivering sperm to Dogus and revealed it had blacklisted the clinic since 2016. Cryos has also suspended cooperation with Dr. Firdevs and her current clinic, Miracle IVF.

Cryos International, described as the world's largest sperm bank, told the BBC it had no record of ever delivering sperm to Dogus and revealed it had blacklisted the clinic since 2016. Cryos has also suspended cooperation with Dr. Firdevs and her current clinic, Miracle IVF.

One British mother, Rachel, selected a Danish sperm donor through Cryos while undergoing treatment at Dogus in 2012 at a cost of around €4,000. DNA tests later indicated her 13-year-old son Jonah was her biological child but that the donor she selected was not his biological father.

One British mother, Rachel, selected a Danish sperm donor through Cryos while undergoing treatment at Dogus in 2012 at a cost of around €4,000. DNA tests later indicated her 13-year-old son Jonah was her biological child but that the donor she selected was not his biological father.

Some experts said the accidental wrong donors are extremely rare, with the British Fertility Society calling it a "systemic problem" beyond one clinic or doctor. The U.K. Foreign Office now advises that fertility treatment in northern Cyprus "carry risks" due to limited regulation.

Some experts said the accidental wrong donors are extremely rare, with the British Fertility Society calling it a "systemic problem" beyond one clinic or doctor. The U.K. Foreign Office now advises that fertility treatment in northern Cyprus "carry risks" due to limited regulation.

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Thirty kids born through IVF clinics in northern Cyprus may never know their true genetic origins, and that's a direct result of loose regulation in a territory where EU laws don't apply. DNA tests on 11 children revealed ancestry from Turkey and surrounding countries despite parents carefully selecting Western European donors — and the world's largest sperm bank, Cryos International, says it has no record of ever delivering sperm to Dogus clinic. This isn't a one-off mistake; fertility experts say the scale of it points to negligence or outright deception.

Thirty kids born through IVF clinics in northern Cyprus may never know their true genetic origins, and that's a direct result of loose regulation in a territory where EU laws don't apply. DNA tests on 11 children revealed ancestry from Turkey and surrounding countries despite parents carefully selecting Western European donors — and the world's largest sperm bank, Cryos International, says it has no record of ever delivering sperm to Dogus clinic. This isn't a one-off mistake; fertility experts say the scale of it points to negligence or outright deception.

Lumping every IVF clinic in northern Cyprus together because of allegations tied to specific providers and a specific doctor is bad logic and bad for patients. Reputable clinics there source donor sperm exclusively from licensed international sperm banks, use electronic traceability systems, and follow rigorous chain-of-custody protocols at every stage. The right move is demanding documented safeguards from any individual clinic — not writing off an entire destination that nearly 25% of UK patients seeking treatment abroad already trust.

Lumping every IVF clinic in northern Cyprus together because of allegations tied to specific providers and a specific doctor is bad logic and bad for patients. Reputable clinics there source donor sperm exclusively from licensed international sperm banks, use electronic traceability systems, and follow rigorous chain-of-custody protocols at every stage. The right move is demanding documented safeguards from any individual clinic — not writing off an entire destination that nearly 25% of UK patients seeking treatment abroad already trust.

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Northern Cyprus IVF clinics ran a years-long deception on British families, substituting carefully chosen donors with unvetted alternatives and then stonewalling parents who raised concerns. The world's largest sperm bank blacklisted Dogus after finding no record of ever delivering sperm there — yet the clinic advertised that partnership as a selling point. This isn't a clerical error; fertility experts call it a systemic problem of negligence or outright fraud.

Northern Cyprus IVF clinics ran a years-long deception on British families, substituting carefully chosen donors with unvetted alternatives and then stonewalling parents who raised concerns. The world's largest sperm bank blacklisted Dogus after finding no record of ever delivering sperm there — yet the clinic advertised that partnership as a selling point. This isn't a clerical error; fertility experts call it a systemic problem of negligence or outright fraud.

Lumping every North Cyprus IVF clinic together because of allegations tied to specific providers and a specific doctor is a sloppy, damaging overreaction. Reputable clinics there are legally required to source donor sperm from accredited international banks, use unique sample codes and electronic witnessing systems, and submit to ministry oversight. Patients owe it to themselves to judge each clinic on its actual safeguards — not on a headline.

Lumping every North Cyprus IVF clinic together because of allegations tied to specific providers and a specific doctor is a sloppy, damaging overreaction. Reputable clinics there are legally required to source donor sperm from accredited international banks, use unique sample codes and electronic witnessing systems, and submit to ministry oversight. Patients owe it to themselves to judge each clinic on its actual safeguards — not on a headline.

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