News reaching CEOAFRICA from SHAGHAI state media reports that a Chinese couple has been arraigned for “selling” their infant daughter and buying an Apple iPhone with the proceeds.  

According to the report, Shanghai prosecutors brought a case against them for human trafficking after they illegally put up their third child for adoption online and accepted money for the baby.

Reports from investigators was also said to have proved that the mother whose full name was not given, used the money to buy an iPhone, high-end sports shoes and other goods.

Responding to the criminal charges, the couple told police that they wanted the girl to have a better upbringing than they could afford, since they already had two children.

However, Shanghai police could not be reached for comment.