A 36-year-old man in Tangerang, West Jakarta, have been arrested by the Indonesia authorities have arrestedfor allegedly selling his 11-month-old baby online for 15 million rupiah, approximately US$955.
Local media reported that the man, simply identified as RA, reportedly used the money received from the sale to fund his online gambling activities and cover personal expenses.
Tangerang City Metro Police Chief, Zain Dwi Nugroho, stated that the case came to light on October 1 when the child’s biological mother discovered her child missing, after returning from work in Kalimantan.
“She pressed RA to share the whereabouts of their child until he eventually confessed that he had sold the newborn,” Mr. Zain explained. Distressed by the revelation,
The mother, distressed by the reality, has accompanied RA to file a report at the Tangerang City Police Department.
RA initially admitted to selling the baby to offset his financial difficulties. But on further interrogation, It was discovered that the money was spent primarily on online gambling, contradicting RA’s claims of financial necessity, according to news platform detiknews.
The buyers, identified by the initials HK and MO, were also arrested and are suspected of being part of a human trafficking network.
“RA saw on Facebook that the buyers were looking to purchase a toddler, so he sent them a message and arranged the purchase,” Mr. Zain explained futher.
Meanwhile, the buyers have been apprehended by authorities at a rented residence in Tangerang, where they found the baby in their possession.
The three individuals are now under investigation for suspected involvement in human trafficking. The incident has drawn condemnation from the Indonesian Child Protection Commission.
Chief Ai Maryati expressed deep concern over the case, stating, “It is worrying that he (RA) is using his financial situation to engage in activities that are being eradicated by the state, and with children being sold, he is also violating basic human rights.”
Maryati further highlighted that such actions represent a severe violation of children’s rights, which should be met with strict legal repercussions.
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