15 rescued, 4 nabbed in Rizal human trafficking bust

Fifteen individuals were rescued from an illegal recruitment and human trafficking operation in Rizal, Palawan, leading to the arrest of four alleged traffickers.

The operation was a collaborative effort between the Philippine National Police Women and Children Protection Center-Luzon Field Unit (WCPC-LFU) and other police units.

The suspects lured victims with promises of lucrative jobs as customer service representatives and 'spammers' in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Thailand, offering monthly salaries between US$800 and $1,000.

Authorities discovered that the victims were intended to be sent to cryptocurrency scam hubs instead of legitimate employment.

The suspects face charges of syndicated and large-scale illegal recruitment and promoting trafficking in persons.

The victims and suspects were brought to the Puerto Princesa Police Provincial Office for documentation and proper disposition.

The WCPC reminded the public that its official Facebook page is open 24/7 to receive reports of human trafficking and online sexual exploitation cases.