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The Indonesian public prosecutor has charged 19 individuals, including 18 women, for purchasing children from their parents and selling them for profit. This case is part of one of the largest trafficking scandals in Indonesia in recent years.
Indonesian authorities have revealed a child trafficking network that sold 34 children, including 10 to Singapore for prices reaching $14,000 each. This information was disclosed during a court session in Bandung, West Java, where 19 suspects face up to 15 years in prison.
Supermodel Gigi Hadid has denied any association with Jeffrey Epstein, who faces serious charges related to child trafficking. She emphasized the importance of not diverting attention from the victims of these crimes.
Reports indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant rise in child sex trafficking, with predators exploiting platforms like Facebook and Instagram to facilitate these criminal activities. The shift to digital spaces has made it easier for these heinous acts to occur.
Nineteen members of an alleged child trafficking gang appeared in court in Indonesia, where the trial was postponed for a week to allow some defendants to hire lawyers. The accused face charges of selling dozens of children to families in Indonesia and Singapore.