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NBI arrests three for trafficking, prostitution in La Union
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) successfully rescued 19 adults and seven minors in a suspected sex trafficking operation in La Union, also leading to the arrest of three individuals.
The operation on October 9 targeted Robert Cu (alias "Warren Cruz"), Vanessa Bernaldo (alias "Vhanz"), and a minor alias "Jepot" for allegedly offering individuals, including minors, for prostitution.
The rescued individuals comprised 18 adult females, one adult male, four minor females, and three minor males.
The NBI's operation was prompted by intelligence from an anti-child trafficking NGO that flagged online trafficking activities.
Investigations revealed that Robert Cu used social media to offer minor females and males for sexual services for a fee.
The victims were reportedly trafficked for prices ranging from P3,000 to P4,000 each.
NBI agents posed as clients during online surveillance and were introduced to women who would provide sexual services, followed by arrangements to offer male minors.
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