California couple charged with child abuse over surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children
Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan face conspiracy charges after 15 children were removed from their home as part of an investigation into a surrogacy arrangement involving at least 21 kids.
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A California couple has been arrested and charged with child abuse following an investigation into a surrogacy scheme that authorities say involved at least 21 children, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday.
Silvia Zhang and her husband, Guojun Xuan, are expected to face charges of conspiracy to commit child abuse, according to the sheriff's department. Investigators removed 15 children, ranging in age from two months to 13 years, from the couple's home as part of the case.
Details of the investigation
Authorities have not disclosed extensive details about the surrogacy arrangement itself or the circumstances that led investigators to the home, beyond confirming the removal of the 15 children and the couple's pending charges.
The case remains under investigation, and further legal proceedings are expected as the couple faces the conspiracy charges related to child abuse.
Sources
- California couple charged with child abuse in surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 kids — The Guardian — World
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