As concerns over international adoption processes continue to mount, a couple from Minnesota appears to be the latest victim of adoption fraud. According to an article in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune, the couple adopted two children from India, who they were told were 11- and 12-years old.

Within months of their arrival, and before the adoption became final, Komal confessed: She was 21. Her younger sister, Shallu, admitted she was 15, not 11 as advertised.

The sisters said they were told to lie about their ages and backgrounds by orphanage officials and an India-based representative for Crossroads Adoption Services of Edina, which handled the failed placements.

At 21, Komal wasn't even eligible for adoption. Last year, the girls were deported for adoption fraud, and were sent back to India. The Minnesota couple is now suing Crossroads adoption agency for fraud and negligence.

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