Arcadia Couple Faces Child Abuse Charges Amid Surrogacy Scandal

Fresno Visalia, CA, October 13, 2026 —

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a couple residing in Arcadia, are scheduled to appear in court for a hearing where they will seek release from jail. The couple faces serious charges in Los Angeles County related to a surrogacy scandal that includes allegations of child abuse and descriptions of their residence as a ‘house of horrors’.

The specific charges filed against Xuan and Zhang include conspiracy to commit child abuse and witness intimidation. Details regarding the exact nature of the alleged child abuse or the circumstances surrounding the surrogacy arrangement were not fully detailed in the available information. Similarly, the exact location of the alleged ‘house of horrors’ residence within Los Angeles County was not specified.

Information concerning the timeline of events leading to their arrest, the specifics of the surrogacy, or the number of children involved was not provided. The court hearing aims to address their request for release from custody. The outcome of this hearing is pending, and further court proceedings are expected to clarify the details of the allegations.

The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amounts, if any, associated with these charges were not disclosed. The contractor’s permit status and inspection outcomes, as well as any specific code violations identified, were also not made public.

The case has drawn attention due to the severity of the charges and the distressing allegations accompanying the surrogacy scandal. Both individuals remain in jail awaiting the court’s decision on their release.

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