Gia Lai authorities investigate woman begging with infant

Local authorities in Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai province, have launched an investigation following reports of a woman begging in public while carrying an infant. The woman, identified as 52-year-old Tran Thi Lanh, was observed begging in the heat at a local intersection with a 10-month-old girl.

Investigations revealed that the infant is the biological child of Lanh’s long-term partner, P.V.C., and another woman. While Mr. C. works at an industrial park during the day, he reportedly left the child in Lanh’s care. Mr. C. stated he was unaware of the begging and did not authorize it.

Lanh has committed to ceasing the practice, and Mr. C. has pledged to prevent future incidents and complete the child’s birth registration procedures. Local officials stated they will continue regular inspections to prevent child exploitation and begging in the area.