California Couple In Surrogacy Scandal Arrested On Child Abuse Conspiracy Charges
Los Angeles County authorities arrested Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Arcadia, California, charging them in a child-abuse conspiracy case.[1]
Los Angeles County district attorney Nathan J. Hochman said prosecutors charged the couple with multiple counts, including conspiracy to commit child abuse and dissuading a witness, and he is seeking $100 million bail.[1] Hochman said the alleged conduct involved horrific punishment, beatings and child abuse.[1] Federal agents also served a separate FBI search warrant at the home, and police taped off the surrounding block during the operation.[1]
Authorities raided the couple's Arcadia mansion in July 2025 and removed 21 mostly surrogate-born children into state custody.[1]
Officials did not immediately release additional details as the investigation continued.[1]
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- On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Los Angeles County authorities arrested Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang in Arcadia, California.
- The Los Angeles district attorney charged them with multiple counts including conspiracy to commit child abuse and dissuading a witness.
- DA Nathan J. Hochman said he is seeking $100 million bail and described the alleged conduct as involving horrific punishment, beatings and child abuse.
- Authorities previously raided the couple's Arcadia mansion in July 2025 and took 21 mostly surrogate-born children into state custody.
- The FBI served a separate search warrant at the home on October 6, 2026, and the surrounding block was taped off during the operation.
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