The case of a woman from Volyn, who was informed of suspicion of human trafficking, was taken to court by law enforcement officers. She sold her friend's baby to a buyer from Lutsk, Prosecutor General's Office reports.

During the investigation, law enforcement agencies found that the woman was taking care of her friend's unwanted son.. She secretly gave birth to him at home in April 2022 and the day after the birth she gave. 11-month-old boy becomes a burden for his so-called caregiver. In March 2023, a woman decided to sell it for $30,000.

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She was detained while transferring the child to the buyer in Lutsk. The child is now in the hospital. The trustee will be judged by. 3 st.

149 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - human trafficking committed against a minor.

We remind you that due to the full-scale military invasion of the Russian Federation, many Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes and go abroad. People who left Ukraine are in the zone of special interest of criminal organizations, including human traffickers. The Ministry of Reintegration gave a number of recommendations for Ukrainians abroad, which will help to be aware and stay safe.