BANDUNG, West Java (Indonesia): Baby Arya flew from Jakarta to Singapore’s Changi Airport in mid-2025, cradled by a couple posing as his parents. Wealthy Singaporean adoptive parents paid more than S$20,000 per child, in defiance of Indonesian law that requires adoption to be free. Back in Jakarta, they were taken on direct flights to Singapore, Ade explained. On Jan 9, the Singapore and Indonesian governments said they are working together to review allegations of babies being trafficked into Singapore for adoption. Most cases were linked to the ring, which targeted vulnerable expectant parents, Ade said.

Source: The Star January 17, 2026 13:45 UTC