Surrogacy Scandal on the Island of Crete: An International Investigation Begins
On the Greek island of Crete, an illegal network between foreign couples who want to have children through surrogacy and women in financial difficulties was uncovered. Details are in our news.
Crete, one of Greece’s most fascinating islands, is in the spotlight not only for its natural beauty and history, but also for the recent international surrogacy scandal. A series of operations on the island of Crete have revealed that couples from around the world are illegally contracting women with financial needs to act as surrogate mothers.
International Surrogacy Trade
Under Greek law, surrogacy can only be carried out in exceptional cases and without commercial motives. But these new cases in Crete clearly show how the law is being circumvented and the underlying commercial interests. Women, often in economic hardship, are allegedly manipulated into using their childbearing capacity for financial gain.
This twisted scheme also highlights how legal boundaries are being stretched and unethically transformed into a ‘marketplace’. Agents in Crete bridge the gap between couples and surrogate mothers by offering surrogacy services in the form of ‘package programs’ despite the ban. These packages offer a wide range of services, from medical procedures to legal counseling.
Dark Relations between Foreign Couples and Local Women
The operations have revealed how couples, especially those who are infertile or unable to bear their own children due to various health problems, are illegally contracting with economically challenged women on the island of Crete. In most cases, couples pay large sums for surrogacy, but these women receive only a small portion. The rest of the money is shared by middlemen and organizers.
Legal and Ethical Aspects
This raises many legal and ethical issues. While in Greece surrogacy is only legitimate in consensual and non-commercial situations, in Crete it has become a ‘business’. This is against both Greek law and international ethical norms.
Judicial and Social Struggle
Greek judicial authorities are determined to bring those involved in these illegal activities to justice by launching large-scale investigations into the matter. There are also calls for tighter legislation and increased international cooperation to prevent such cases.
Conclusion
The surrogacy scandal on the island of Crete is a striking example of how easily laws and ethical values can be disregarded. This incident once again highlights the importance of stricter regulations on surrogacy on a global level. We hope that such incidents will raise awareness and lead to more transparent and ethical procedures in this field.
This will help to protect the rights of surrogate mothers and create a safer and fairer environment for couples who want to have a child.
