Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 725 No one would be willing to lend their organs

I remember this was supposed to be a case analysis meeting... Yu Dazhang looked at the police officer and felt that the current scene was a bit like a quiz.

It seems that those present still believe that surrogacy is unlikely.

However, Yu Dazhang naturally had to provide an answer to this reasonable doubt.

"Because the price is high and the risk is great."

Yu Dazhang thought for a moment and said:
"The first thing is the distribution channels."

"To contact surrogacy agencies overseas, you need to have connections, so you have to find an agency, but the fees charged by agencies are not low."

He paused and then said:

“Often, after going through an intermediary, the price of a successful surrogacy is around 90 yuan, which is more expensive than in China.”

"Moreover, there is a risk of being scammed when surrogates abroad. After all, you are unfamiliar with the place and people, and even if you are scammed, you can only suffer in silence."

Finally, Yu Dazhang emphasized:

"Another issue is the child's birth certificate. It's very difficult to obtain a birth certificate when surrogacy is performed abroad, which is actually more convenient than in China."

For example, some people used to be surrogates in the United States, but it didn't affect their career development in China at all.

Because you are a Chinese citizen, surrogacy is illegal no matter where you are located.

After this explanation, the members of the task force gradually accepted the idea of ​​surrogacy.

However, some people still have doubts. Judging from the hesitant expressions of some people, they still hold different opinions on this matter.

"Any questions?"

Yu Dazhang looked at everyone, his tone somewhat serious:

"I hope everyone understands that the case we are facing now is very complex, and no possibility can be easily ruled out."

"Therefore, you are welcome to raise any questions based on reasonable doubt."

His words revealed a sense of caution and objectivity:

"The idea of ​​surrogacy is just my speculation, and there is currently a lack of evidence to support it. If someone can prove that this speculation is wrong, it can also help us avoid going astray."

The task force is not a one-man show.

Although Yu Dazhang is now in charge of handling cases, the opinions of the members of the special task force should still be heard.

Moreover, his purpose in holding this meeting was to hear different opinions.

"I have a question."

The officer sitting next to Captain Xu put down his cigarette and said:

"Although I have never personally handled a surrogacy case, I have heard about such cases."

"As far as I know, the criminal liabilities involved in surrogacy mainly include the crimes of practicing medicine without a license, illegal business operations, and trafficking in women and children. These three are the core crimes related to surrogacy."

He paused, seemingly gathering his thoughts, before continuing:

"Everyone understands the difference between illegal and unlawful, so the penalties for the first two offenses are generally civil and administrative penalties."

"This is also why surrogacy has gradually increased in recent years, because the cost of committing the crime is low."

Finally, he concluded:
"In that case, they have no need to traffic women. They can just recruit from the public. Besides, their prices are not low, so there should be many surrogate mothers willing to take the job."

Money makes things easier.

Therefore, his doubts are not without merit.

Having a child costs 200,000 yuan, a price that even exceeds the market price for surrogate mothers.

Another issue is the cost of committing crimes, which is indeed a headache.

Let me give you an example.

In 2020, Mr. and Mrs. Sun paid 74 yuan for surrogacy. After the child was born, the child had hearing problems and they sued for a refund.

The court held that the surrogacy agency had no right to demand the final payment, but also did not support the couple's request for a full refund.

This is a typical case of commercial surrogacy, which is strictly prohibited, yet neither party involved in the surrogacy has been severely punished by law. The verdict shows that this has been reduced to an economic dispute.

If things were like this in 2020, then looking back at 2015, you can understand why the detectives here didn't realize that the main cause of this case was surrogacy.

It's simply a matter of legal boundaries; people today don't even consider surrogacy to be illegal.

However, Yu Dazhang thought the police officer's question was excellent and hit the nail on the head.

Because once it involves trafficking in women, the nature of the crime changes completely.

If surrogacy is in a gray area, then trafficking in women is definitely a criminal offense.

Gu Dingwen couldn't have been unaware of this, yet he still did it, which means he must have had a compelling reason to do so.

Yu Dazhang hadn't figured this out either, but that didn't stop him from explaining it to others.

“If they weren’t desperate, who would be willing to lend out their organs?”

Yu Dazhang looked at everyone seriously:

"Surrogacy is never a simple matter of borrowing a womb to give birth; it is a naked transaction of life, and surrogate mothers are the most humble and helpless victims in this business."

“In this industry chain, only a very small number of people voluntarily become surrogate mothers; most are women who have been deceived and trafficked.”

There are intermediaries in this industry.

They call themselves "intermediaries," but in reality, they are just unscrupulous people who lure women into surrogacy, and they take a cut from the profits.

"The cost of surrogacy is far more cruel than we imagine. How many people dream of living a good life after several surrogates, only to be left forever on the cold operating table."

His tone became somewhat heavy:

"So the truth is, even if someone offers a high price, it doesn't necessarily mean that someone will willingly become a surrogate mother. Instead, it can allow some criminals to take advantage of the situation."

"If that's the case, why not just make an acquisition directly? That would be both quick and easy."

Yu Dazhang took a deep breath:

"Moreover, surrogacy is illegal, and Gu Dingwen cannot advertise it openly. If he wants to make quick profits, cooperating with human traffickers becomes the best option."

He didn't say anything yet.

Time cost.

The ten-month pregnancy is an essential step, which is why the surrogacy industry needs a large number of surrogate mothers.

After waiting a while, no one asked any questions this time, but discussions gradually arose.

Yu Dazhang knew that some things needed to be processed slowly, so he didn't interrupt them.

He also felt that Gu Dingwen's behavior was a bit hasty.

The impression it gives is that it's too rushed.

Zhang Jiangke did this because he was forced to by gambling debts, but what urgent matter could Gu Dingwen, a gynecologist, possibly have?

His whole family has settled overseas, and he has stable jobs. He doesn't seem to be in urgent need of money at all.

Wait ~
Thinking of this, Yu Dazhang suddenly stopped.

is it possible……

Was Gu Dingwen set up?
Make bold assumptions and verify carefully.

If Gu Dingwen was set up, when did it begin?

He was falsely accused in 2005. Could it be that the initial false accusation was orchestrated by someone?
wrong.

It's been too long.

It's really unnecessary to spend so much time setting up a scheme, and using false accusations will only invite hatred. Gu Dingwen isn't stupid; it's hard to fool him with such a low-level scheme.

The false accusation was true; the job offer two years later was just the beginning of the scheme.

(End of this chapter)