In late July, Indian media reported a shocking incident involving an eight-month-old baby who was sold by his parents to fund the purchase of an iPhone 14. The focal point of the case became the couple’s obsession with the high-end smartphone, resulting in the appalling decision to sell their infant son to meet the purchase price.
Jadef and Stee, husband and wife from West Bengal, India showed a keen interest in the iPhone 14 despite financial troubles due to their meagre income. Hence, the extravagant smartphone seemed out of their reach yet, before long, they were seen flashing their new iPhone 14 and producing popular Instagram Reels.
Their sudden change in lifestyle and the mysterious disappearance of their eight-month-old baby boy raised suspicions amongst their neighbours who knew it was impossible for them to afford an iPhone that…
