China claims arrests of human traffickers in chained woman case

Authorities in China's Xuzhou city say a mentally ill woman who was found with a chain around her neck in a village hut is a victim of human trafficking. Three people have been arrested in connection with the case. A video of the mother-of-eight sparked massive anger online when it emerged two weeks ago. Officials first dismissed trafficking claims, but outraged netizens had kept up pressure, with some making daily calls for investigation.

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