How much is that baby in the window? Singapore couples tempted by Indonesian trafficking syndicates (opens original article in a new tab)

Singaporean couples face risks from Indonesian baby-trafficking syndicates as global adoption shortages create vulnerabilities, with 19 individuals on trial for trafficking babies between 2022-2025.

• Singaporean couples are targeted by Indonesian baby-trafficking syndicates due to global adoption shortages
• 19 individuals are on trial in Indonesia for trafficking babies to Singapore
• Adoption of Children Act 2022 criminalises undesirable practices and strengthens document reviews
• Legal experts warn about unregulated agencies circumventing regulations