NBI arrests 4, rescues 102 in Makati club trafficking sting

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested four individuals, identified as Carl Marthy Javier, Arlene Catipay, Nancy Hipolito, and Danica Abila, for alleged involvement in human trafficking in Makati.

The NBI's Organized and Transnational Crimes Division conducted an entrapment and rescue operation at Me Two Club, suspected of trafficking women, including minors.

During the operation on March 7, 102 individuals, referred to as customer care assistants, were rescued.

The rescued individuals were profiled and assessed by social workers from the Makati Social Welfare Department and subsequently turned over to their respective local government units.

Six CCAs provided sworn statements to the NBI, corroborating the presence of sexual offers and activities provided to customers for a fee.

The arrested suspects are being held at the NBI detention facility at Building 14 of the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa.

The suspects face inquest proceedings for alleged violations of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, as amended.