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New Zealand's Adoption Scandal: Abuse and Fraud Uncovered

6/9/2025

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New Zealand is grappling with alarming revelations about international adoptions, where cases of abuse and fraud have surfaced. Disturbingly, some adoptive parents, including individuals with criminal backgrounds, have illegally smuggled children into the country. The lack of oversight in many adoptions raises serious concerns about the safety and well-being of adoptees, especially those over 18.

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Story summary

New Zealand is grappling with alarming revelations about international adoptions, where cases of abuse and fraud have surfaced. Disturbingly, some adoptive parents, including individuals with criminal backgrounds, have illegally smuggled children into the country. The lack of oversight in many adoptions raises serious concerns about the safety and well-being of adoptees, especially those over 18.