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California couple arrested on child abuse charges in horrifying surrogacy probe
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points Guojun Xuan, 66, and Silvia Zhang, 39, allegedly amassed 21 children and raised them in harsh conditions. A couple has been arrested on child abuse charges in connection with a surrogacy scheme.
A couple has been arrested on child abuse charges in connection with a surrogacy scheme. Guojun Xuan, 66, and Silvia Zhang, 39, allegedly amassed 21 children and raised them in harsh conditions. Prosecutors claim the children suffered daily beatings from nannies, which the couple watched on surveillance cameras.
The couple allegedly recruited surrogates from across the country, misleading them about their intentions. They face several counts of child abuse.
Further details about the case are available, including the circumstances of the couple's arrest at their mansion.
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Category: safety Published: October 7, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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