The Taguig City government aided government authorities in the rescue of 12 minors, including 11 who were victims of human trafficking and online sexual abuse, in three operations. ManilaBulletin
Four minors–-a five-month-old baby, a three-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl, and a 14-year-old boy--were rescued on May 25. Arrested by authorities during the operation were the minors’ mother.
The Taguig City Social Welfare Development Office assisted the National Bureau of Investigation in the rescue operation. It said the mother is under NBI custody and is facing charges for violation of the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children law, the Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention law, and trafficking.
The rescue was based on the referral by the Australian Federal Police, which said an Australian national was involved in the minors' online sexual abuse and exploitation. According to the CSWDO, the rescued minors underwent medico-legal examinations and psychosocial intervention.
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