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Couple Accused of Child Abuse in Surrogacy Scheme

2/11/2026

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Story summary
  • Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang are accused of abusing and hoarding 26 children in a California mansion.
  • They allegedly exploited surrogacy laws to establish Mark Surrogacy, aiming to have one child become president.
  • Xuan, 65, and Zhang, 38, were arrested in May 2025 after a baby in their care suffered a brain injury.
  • Surrogates, including Kayla Elliott, say they were unaware of the couple's numerous children.
  • They face ongoing investigations.