VOICED : Babies for sale: Bulgarian Roma fuel illegal adoption trade

The video discusses the illegal baby trafficking trade between Bulgaria and Greece, highlighting the involvement of mothers and traffickers. It presents a case study of a woman who repeatedly sells her babies in Greece. The operations involve pregnant women traveling to Greece, where adoptive parents take care of them until birth. Legal and financial aspects are explored, including the reluctance of mothers to cooperate with investigators due to financial incentives. Efforts to raise awareness and the challenges faced by law enforcement are also covered.

What is the primary connection between mothers and childless families in Greece?

• Legal adoption agencies

• Traffickers

• Government programs

• Charitable organizations

In the illegal baby trade, what role do adoptive parents play?

• They provide financial support to the traffickers.

• They act as intermediaries between the traffickers and the mothers.

• They care for the pregnant woman until she gives birth.

• They help the woman return to Bulgaria.

What is a significant obstacle for investigators in addressing the illegal baby trade?

• Mothers' refusal to cooperate

• High cost of investigations

• Insufficient legal frameworks

• Lack of evidence

What is the typical price range for a baby in this illegal trade?

• 3000 to 5000 euros

• 1000 to 2000 euros

• 5000 to 10000 euros

• 1800 to 3600 euros

Under what condition can mothers be charged with a crime in the illegal baby trade?

• If they have a criminal record

• If they acted alone

• If they refuse to cooperate

• If they are caught in Greece