Nineteen found guilty of trafficking babies in Indonesia and Singapore
Nineteen individuals have been convicted in Indonesia and Singapore for their involvement in a baby trafficking syndicate. The report highlights the vulnerability of parents facing financial hardship, sharing the story of a mother who was coerced into giving up her child.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing global crisis of human trafficking and the exploitation of impoverished families by criminal networks.
I previously spoke to Erika Ratna Sari, 39, a mother and victim of another baby trafficking ring.
Her experience took place in 2023 and is not linked to today's syndicate.
Erika, who lives in Jakarta, said a midwife had pressured her to surrender her newborn daughter because she could not afford the Rp3.5 million (US$200; £150) delivery fee.
She said the midwife had urged her and her husband to put the baby up for adoption, arguing that they could not provide a proper future for the child.
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