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Parents sentenced for selling their child in Mykolaiv

6 sourcesPublished 15/09/2026, 17:23 · Updated 15/09/2026, 17:56

A court in Mykolaiv sentenced a 39-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman for attempting to sell their newborn child. They received 10 and 11 years in prison respectively, and the child has been recognized as a victim of human trafficking and is now under guardianship.

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Court issued the verdict on September 15, 2026
Father sentenced to 10 years, mother to 11 years
Child was to be sold for $10,000
Criminals were arrested on January 6, 2026
Child received victim status

Mykolaiv · Mykolaiv Regional Prosecutor's Office · police

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