A 45-year-old Australian man was arrested in the Philippines for allegedly taking six minor girls aged 15 to 17 to Bantayan Island. He was apprehended at Hagnaya Port in San Remigio town in Cebu province. Police say the Australian had a history of preying on minors in Cebu. He was charged with violation of the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. The minors are in the custody of the Department of Social Welfare and Development for assistance and care.
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. CEBU , Philippines – Police arrested Tuesday, February 4, an Australian man who was accompanied by six minor girls and were about to leave for a island northwest of mainland Cebu .
“Tourist Police assigned at Hagnaya Port turned over the suspect, a 45-year-old Australian national, residing at Casamera Hotel in Cebu City, after being found in the company of six minor girls,” said the CPPO statement. The CPPO said the suspect was allegedly bringing along the minors on an island-hopping trip to Bantayan Island. The foreigner was unable to present his passport when he was arrested. It was an acquaintance who only later turned over the passport to the authorities.
Police filed complaints against the Australian for alleged violation of the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.
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