AustraliaA 70-year-old Indonesian woman named Lie Siu Luan, identified as the leader of a baby-trafficking ring, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for organizing the illegal transportation of babies from Indonesia to Singapore for adoption. The group, consisting of 19 individuals, was convicted of crimes 'for the purpose of exploitation.' Lie admitted to sending at least 12 babies to Singapore, with one case involving a child trafficked in 2022 for an estimated $18,800. The sentence was less severe than the 10 years requested by prosecutors. Other members of the group, such as Astri Fitrinika, received prison terms ranging from six years and seven months. The trafficking operation was uncovered after a parent reported a baby kidnapping to authorities in West Java province, leading to the rescue of multiple infants. Some children were sold domestically, while others were rejected by potential adopters in Singapore. Human trafficking remains a significant issue in Indonesia, highlighted by past incidents like the discovery of 57 people caged on a palm oil plantation in North Sumatra.
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