Couple Arrested in California for Allegedly Operating Surrogacy Agency and 'Farming' Children
Authorities announced charges against a Chinese couple accused of exploiting surrogacy laws to manage an agency and house 21 children in an Arcadia mansion.
A Chinese couple has been arrested in Arcadia, California, on charges related to allegedly operating a surrogacy agency and housing 21 children in a large residence. Guojun Xuan, 65, and Silvia Zhang, 38, were taken into custody on October 6.
Authorities allege that the couple exploited California's surrogacy laws to establish and run an agency known as Mark Surrogacy. Law enforcement, including the FBI, were observed searching the couple's home following their arrest.
The specific charges filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney were not immediately detailed in the provided notes, but the case involves allegations of child exploitation and potentially illegal surrogacy operations. The residence where the children were housed has been described as castle-like.
Further details regarding the legal proceedings, the origin of the children, and the services provided by the alleged surrogacy agency are expected as the investigation progresses.