SAN ANTONIO, Texas —A man from San Antonio is facing serious allegations after an arrest warrant accused him of attempting to buy a baby for the purpose of organ harvesting.
The individual, identified as Jose Teran Jr., allegedly offered a substantial sum of money to a family in exchange for their baby, intending to use the infant’s organs.
Local authorities have taken Teran into custody following these accusations. According to the warrant, Teran reportedly approached the family with an offer of $500,000.
The offer, as stated in the warrant, was specifically made to acquire the child for organ purchase.
Law enforcement officials have begun an investigation into the allegations. They are actively seeking further evidence and witness accounts to support the claims made in the warrant.
The details surrounding the alleged transaction have not been fully disclosed, but investigators are working diligently to uncover the full scope of Teran’s actions.
Authorities have not revealed the identities of the family involved in this case, citing privacy and safety concerns.
The arrest warrant was issued after the family reportedly came forward to the authorities with the troubling proposal made by Teran.