Future of trafficked babies unclear after 19 people convicted over illegal adoptions

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn Indonesian military officer escorts defendants to a trial in a baby trafficking case at the Bandung District Court in Bandung, West Java (AFP/Getty)An Indonesian court has convicted 19 people for their involvement in a baby trafficking network that operated between 2023 and 2025. The syndicate was found guilty of trafficking at least 34 infants for illegal adoption, with some babies sold to families in Singapore. Lie Siu Luan, identified as the network's leader, was sentenced to seven years in prison, while other members received varying sentences for their roles as brokers, caregivers, and document forgers. Prosecutors alleged that at least 20 babies were intended for adoption in Singapore, with 12 believed to have already entered the country. The future of the trafficked babies remains uncertain, with authorities yet to decide if those in Singapore will stay with their adoptive families or be returned to Indonesia.In fullRingleader of group selling babies in Singapore jailed for seven yearsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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