DONGGUAN, China (KTLA) -- A Chinese couple is accused of selling their three children in exchange for money to play video games at internet cafes, according to a southern Chinese newspaper.
The Sanxiang City News (translated by ABC News, via VideoGamer.com) reports the couple, which met in an internet cafe, sold their second born child, a girl, for less than $500 in 2009.
When Li Lin and Li Juan needed more money to fund their online gaming hobby they sold their first born, a boy, for about $4,600, according to the paper.
The couple, who are both under 21, then had a third child, another boy, who was also sold for about $4,600.
Li Lin's mother turned the couple in after learning what he and his girlfriend had done.
The paper reports the couple didn't know they were breaking the law.
When asked if they missed their children, Li Lin and Li Juan said they didn't want to raise them, and just wanted the money.
The Sanxiang City News (translated by ABC News, via VideoGamer.com) reports the couple, which met in an internet cafe, sold their second born child, a girl, for less than $500 in 2009.
When Li Lin and Li Juan needed more money to fund their online gaming hobby they sold their first born, a boy, for about $4,600, according to the paper.
The couple, who are both under 21, then had a third child, another boy, who was also sold for about $4,600.
Li Lin's mother turned the couple in after learning what he and his girlfriend had done.
The paper reports the couple didn't know they were breaking the law.
When asked if they missed their children, Li Lin and Li Juan said they didn't want to raise them, and just wanted the money.
