Following coordinated operational efforts between Interpol Tirana and Interpol Athens, the extradition of a 59-year-old Bulgarian national, I. A., from Albania to Greece has been successfully completed. The individual was internationally wanted in connection with a suspected baby trafficking scheme involving illegal, organized births.
According to Greek authorities, the suspect, in collaboration with others, allegedly recruited pregnant women from economically vulnerable backgrounds, primarily from Eastern European countries. These women were then transported to Greece to give birth, after which their newborns were handed over to families seeking to adopt—outside of any legal adoption procedures.
Authorities suspect that I. A. profited between €2,000 and €4,000 for each case, exploiting both the mothers' desperate circumstances and legal loopholes for financial gain.
The suspect was arrested by Albanian Border Police in Korçë and detained pending extradition, which has now been carried out.
Greek authorities are expected to proceed with criminal prosecution for the serious offense of human trafficking for financial benefit. This case underscores growing concerns over the exploitation of vulnerable individuals and the ongoing efforts by international law enforcement to combat such illicit activities.