Reports: Corrupt officials attempt to sell orphans
An investigation has begun into authorities of the Ordzhonikidzevsky district of Yekaterinburg who allegedly demand money for adopting out children.
“Based on the results of the pre-investigation, if there are appropriate grounds, a criminal case will be immediately started.”
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In recent years, adoption of Russian children to foreign parents has been banned due to a number of cases of child abuse and the authorities’ inability to check in on their safety. As some of the most vulnerable members of society, it seems there’s much too many parties willing to exploit their ordeal.