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| Shocking Human Trafficking Case: 13 Suspects Arrested for Selling Indonesian Babies to Singapore. |
A shocking human trafficking case has just been uncovered by the West Java Police. The Directorate of General Criminal Investigation (Ditreskrimum) has successfully arrested members of an international human trafficking network involved in the sale of Indonesian babies to Singapore.
What’s even more alarming is that the number of suspects continues to grow. As of now, 13 individuals have been arrested, after police initially detained 12. This update was shared by West Java Police Public Relations Chief, Commissioner Hendra Rochmawan, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
According to him, the investigation is still ongoing, especially since some suspects are believed to be operating from Singapore.
“The number of suspects increased last night. Initially, there were 12, now there are 13. We’re still pursuing others, including suspects located in Singapore. Our goal is to expose this network completely,” said Hendra.
The latest suspect arrested played the role of a baby handler, someone responsible for receiving and possibly arranging the movement of the babies before they were sent abroad.
Police Working with Interpol to Find 24 Babies in Singapore
The West Java Police is not stopping at arrests. They are now coordinating with Interpol to track down the 24 babies who are believed to have already been trafficked to Singapore.
“We’ve started international communication through our Deputy Police Chief and the Indonesian National Police Headquarters. We hope this collaboration will lead to quick results in locating the babies,” Hendra added.
Six Babies Rescued So Far, Most Suspects Are Women
In the early stages of the investigation, police managed to rescue six babies, including some from Pontianak and Karawang. Among the 13 suspects, only one is a man; the rest are women.
This raises concerns that the trafficking ring may have exploited vulnerable women, possibly targeting those in economic hardship or distress, to be part of this inhumane operation.
Why This Matters to All of Us
This case is not just a legal issue—it’s a human tragedy. Selling babies across borders is a severe crime that violates human rights and deeply impacts families and communities. This situation shows how far some networks are willing to go for profit, even at the expense of innocent lives.
As a society, we must stay alert and proactive. If you ever witness suspicious activities involving child adoption, baby shelters operating without permits, or any sign of illegal transactions involving children, report it immediately to the authorities.
Justice Must Be Served
Authorities are continuing their efforts to uncover the entire network behind this horrifying case, including identifying and arresting suspects abroad. Our collective hope is that the trafficked babies will be found safely and returned to a secure environment.
Let this be a wake-up call for everyone. Human trafficking is a serious and ongoing threat, and it’s time we all take it seriously.