How far would you go just to get your hands on an iPhone? Apple fanatics and devotees flock Apple stores to get their hands on one. But what about the interested people who cannot afford to buy the all new gadget? In China, these new parents take their desperation to a whole new level.
A 19-year old father only identified as A-Duan allegedly sold his 18 day old daughter online in the social media site QQ for 23,000 Yuan or roughly $3,500 to be able to buy a motorbike and an iPhone. A-Duan was known to spend most of his time at internet cafes, his 19-year old wife Xiao Mei spent time working many part time jobs.
An unnamed buyer purchased the baby for his sister, who later surrendered himself to the police.
After investigating the illegal trade, the police were able to locate Mei, who had already left Tong’an following the sale. In her defence she said: “I myself was adopted, and many people in my hometown send their kids to other people to raise them. I really didn’t know that it was illegal.”
The couples have received jail sentences, though the judge was lenient on the penalties because he understood their poor economic circumstances had a huge influence on their decision. A Duan will serve three years in prison, while the mother only received a two and half year sentence.
Source: Viral4real
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