FBI Raids MedCure Inc., Seizes Records: Report

PORTLAND, OR — FBI agents reportedly raided and seized records from a North Gresham business that dissects bodies donated by Americans to science, then distributes the parts for profit to researchers and educators, Reuters reports.

In a Reuters exclusive, FBI spokeswoman Beth Anne Steele confirmed federal agents executed a search warrant last week at MedCure Inc.'s headquarters, located at 18111 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Steele would not, however, offer any specific details as to the nature of the operation. Sources familiar with the case reportedly told Reuters the search warrant has something to do with how MedCure "distributes body parts acquired from its donors."

From Reuters:

MedCure is among the largest brokers of cadavers and body parts in the United States. From 2011 through 2015, documents obtained under public-record laws show, the company received more than 11,000 donated bodies and distributed more than 51,000 body parts to medical industry customers nationally. In a current brochure, the company says that 80,000 additional people have pledged to donate their bodies to MedCure when they die.

MedCure was established in the Portland area in 2005 and reportedly saw a boom in business during the recession.

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