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Father accused of selling 11-month-old baby to fund gambling arrested
Father accused of selling 11-month-old baby to fund gambling arrested
In a shocking case that has drawn widespread condemnation, police in Indonesia have arrested a man accused of selling his 11-month-old baby to support his online gambling addiction.
The father, identified only as RA, allegedly sold the child for 15 million Indonesian Rupiah (approximately £730) on Facebook, all without his wife’s knowledge.
The alarming situation came to light when the child’s mother returned home to their residence in Tangerang, West Jakarta, and discovered her baby missing.
According to Tangerang City Metro Police Chief Zain Dwi Nugroho, “She pressed RA to share the whereabouts of their child until he eventually confessed that he had sold the newborn.”
Following this confession, RA’s wife promptly reported the incident to the police. During interrogation, RA admitted that he sold the baby to alleviate his debts, but he subsequently squandered the money on gambling.
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Authorities have also arrested two buyers, identified as HK and MO, in connection with the sale.
Investigators suspect these individuals may be part of a larger human trafficking network, which is a serious offense in Indonesia, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of 600 million Rupiah (around £29,300).
Ai Maryati, the chief of the Indonesian Child Protection Commission, condemned the act, stating, “It is worrying that [RA] is using his financial situation to engage in activities that are being eradicated by the state, and with children being sold, he is also violating basic human rights.”
This case is part of a disturbing trend, as it follows the recent uncovering of a baby trafficking ring in Depok, south of Jakarta, where eight individuals were arrested for an online child trade scheme selling babies for similar amounts.
Officials are continuing to investigate the broader trafficking networks involved, as the Asia Pacific region remains a significant source of trafficking victims, particularly from South and Southeast Asia.
The case highlights the urgent need for stronger protections for vulnerable children and a crackdown on human trafficking in the region.
Father accused of selling 11-month-old baby to fund gambling arrested
International
American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel
American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel
A 30 year old American man whose name was not given by security officials, has been arrested for beating up a 60 year old tourist to death at the Ballyfin Demesne hotel in Laois, Ireland.
The Irish police force commonly known as ‘Garda Síochána’ announced that the incident occurred in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12.
Ballyfin Demesne hotel, is a popular luxury five-star hotel located in Laois, Ireland and special guests such as Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney e.t.c had made use of the hotel in times past.
The victim was discovered unconscious in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12 and was then rushed to the hospital were he died due to severe beating inflicted on him by the culprit.
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Independent local councilor James Kelly stated that nearby communities were ‘stunned’ upon learning about the incident at the renowned hotel.
He said, “There would be a lot of staff from the area and they’re totally shocked by what has happened here.
“It’s something we didn’t think we’d be waking up to this morning.”
The police also noted that a senior officer has been assigned to lead the investigation and an incident room has been set up at Portlaoise Garda Station, Ireland.
Furthermore, a family liaison officer will be designated to assist the family of the deceased.
International
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday carried out a raid at the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of cryptocurrency prediction outlet Polymarket.
Authorities seized Mr Coplan’s phone during the raid, according to New York Post which first reported the incident.
Mr Coplan, 26, has been running the famous platform for bets throughout the 2024 presidential election in the United States.
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It wasn’t immediately clear why the search was conducted, but Polymarket promptly said it might be due to its activities during the election. Users on the platform had correctly predicted Donald Trump was going to defeat Kamala Harris. The company paid out a substantial amount to winners following the election.
“This is obvious political retribution by the outgoing administration against Polymarket for providing a market that correctly called the 2024 presidential election,” a spokesperson for Polymarket said in a statement from its headquarters in New York. “Polymarket is a fully transparent prediction market that helps everyday people better understand the events that matter most to them, including elections.”
It was unclear whether or not the FBI would be filing charges after the raid.
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
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Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
Two employees of Givaudan sense colour, a factory known for making colourings for beverages, located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States (US) were killed in an explosion that took place at the company’s facility.
The factory reported that the incident which took place on Tuesday, November 12 in the afternoon have also destroyed buildings around the company.
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Louisville Mayor, Craig Greenberg stated that firefighters managed to rescue and evacuate numerous individuals from the site, including some who sustained life-threatening injuries.
He also confirmed that all employees present at the plant during the explosion have been accounted for.
Earlier reports indicated that at least 11 workers were hospitalized.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
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