NBI rescues 5 minors from online sexual exploitation in Ormoc

Five minors were rescued from online sexual exploitation in Ormoc City through two separate operations conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)'s Human Trafficking Division and the Eastern Visayas Regional Office.

The first operation, initiated by a referral from the Department of Justice, rescued a 15-year-old girl who was allegedly being exploited by her mother in communication with a foreign national from Alabama and distributing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Materials via Facebook Messenger.

The victim from the first case was rescued on August 27 and placed under the care of the Ormoc City Social Welfare and Development Office.

The second operation, prompted by reports from Google and Facebook, led to the arrest of a mother accused of exploiting her own children by uploading explicit videos to YouTube and distributing them via Messenger.

Four other girls, aged 3, 4, 7, and 8, were rescued in the second operation on September 2, and several electronic devices were seized.

The arrested suspect faces multiple charges, including violations of laws against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, cybercrime, human trafficking, and special protection of children.