HT201441 Is it possible for APPLE to remove a device from an Account as an administrator?

Considering that apple knows exactly what device is linked to what AppleID, is it not possible that if you bought a phone from ebay for example, and are unable to get hold of the original owner that Apple can get in touch with them and request they remove it from their account?
Or perhaps if no response is given, remove it from the individuals account so that atleast it can be used?

Ask for a refund from the eBay seller. If they refuse file a complaint with eBay.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/business-protection-claim.html

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