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19 Charged in Indonesian Baby-Trafficking Ring Linked to Singapore

4/8/2026

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Indonesian prosecutors charged 19 individuals in a baby-trafficking case linked to Singapore, with Ms. Lie Siu Luan, 70, the ringleader facing up to 15 years.
The trafficking ring targeted "good-looking" babies for overseas adoption, while others were sold domestically.
The case emerged in July 2025 and prompted collaboration between Indonesian and Singaporean authorities.
The trial is scheduled to resume on April 14, 2026, with witnesses expected to testify.

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Indonesian prosecutors charged 19 individuals in a baby-trafficking case linked to Singapore, with Ms. Lie Siu Luan, 70, the ringleader facing up to 15 years.
The trafficking ring targeted "good-looking" babies for overseas adoption, while others were sold domestically.
The case emerged in July 2025 and prompted collaboration between Indonesian and Singaporean authorities.
The trial is scheduled to resume on April 14, 2026, with witnesses expected to testify.