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BI intercepts another surrogate mother recruited via dating app
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at NAIA Terminal 3 rescued a 34-year-old woman who was a victim of human trafficking, attempting to travel to Cyprus for a surrogacy arrangement.
The victim was flagged when she presented an IVF clinic invitation, contradicting her initial claim of traveling for leisure.
She admitted to agreeing to be a surrogate for an individual met through a dating app, with a promised payment of PHP300,000.
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado warned the public against similar online schemes that exploit women, emphasizing that such arrangements constitute human trafficking.
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