Overview

• The biological mother sold her newborn daughter to a Córdoba couple for €2,000, citing fears of losing custody.
• After regretting the sale, the mother falsely accused the buyers of kidnapping and demanding a €3,000 ransom.
• Police arrested five individuals, including the mother and four members of the buyer's family, on charges of paternity alteration, illegal detention, document forgery, and false reporting.
• The newborn has been placed under the care of Junta de Andalucía social services for protection.
• This case highlights systemic child welfare vulnerabilities, as the mother previously lost custody of six children in 2022 due to neglect.