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Bulacan mother nabbed for trying to sell her baby online
Authorities in Marilao, Bulacan, successfully rescued a four-month-old baby boy and apprehended his mother who was attempting to sell the infant for illegal adoption.
The suspect had advertised the baby online, initially asking for ₱20,000, which later escalated to ₱25,000.
The PNP-WCPC conducted an entrapment operation leading to the arrest of the mother and the safe recovery of the child.
Both the suspect and the infant were brought to the WCPC Office in Camp Crame for processing.
The mother will face charges under Republic Act No. 9208 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012) and Republic Act No. 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act).
Penalties for these offenses include life imprisonment, significant fines, and prison sentences up to 40 years.
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