23 women, including minors, were rescued from sex trafficking in Tondo, Manila. Victims were offered to Chinese nationals working in POGO hubs.
Twenty-three women, including six minors, were rescued from a harrowing ordeal of sexual exploitation in a recent NBI operation in Tondo, Manila. These young women were being offered to Chinese nationals employed in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) hubs.
The NBI, acting on reports of rampant illegal activity linked to an individual known only as "Mika," launched a targeted raid on the establishment, according to a report by the Philippine Star.
Mika's scheme involved a disturbingly calculated process: posting explicit photos of the victims online, luring them to a resort, while subjecting them to a degrading selection process where they were forced to swim for the approval of foreign clients.
The victims hailed from various regions including Pasig, Caloocan, Quezon City, and Pampanga, and were being trafficked to clients of diverse nationalities.
Chinese nationals were the primary target of this trafficking ring. The financial implications of this exploitation were staggering, with Chinese nationals paying exorbitant sums of P10,000 to P15,000 for each victim's services.
NBI agent Jerome Hernandez led a sting operation that culminated in Mika's arrest. The suspect was apprehended after accepting marked money, providing concrete evidence of the illicit activities.
The rescued minors are now under the protective care of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Meanwhile, Mika faces the prospect of severe criminal charges.
This rescue operation highlights the ongoing issue of human trafficking and the importance of addressing this serious crime. It emphasizes the need for increased law enforcement efforts, public awareness campaigns, and support services for victims to protect vulnerable individuals and hold perpetrators accountable.
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