A young unmarried couple in China are accused selling not one, but two of their children to human traffickers. The money they got was used for gaming.
As reported on Guangdong TV (via Sina Games and Games in Asia), the young parentsā first son was unplanned. Instead of supporting the child, they allegedly sold the baby boy to child traffickers in Fujian.
The mother got pregnant again, and, in an interview, explained that the father ālikes buying items in online games, and he likes staying out all night at internet cafes.ā Because the couple was apparently using their money for the fatherās gaming, the parents then allegedly sold their second son to traffickers to avoid a financial burden.
As Games in Asia points out, child trafficking is very much a problem in China, where it is illegal. Kids are apparently sold to other parents or street gangs or even to people overseas.
The grandfather of these children eventually reported the couple, who are now awaiting trial, to the police.
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