3 suspected recruiters charged with trafficking

Three suspected illegal recruiters have been charged with human trafficking by the Bureau of Immigration following an inquest filed by the National Bureau of Investigation-International Airport Investigation Division.

The charges stem from sworn complaints made by seven overseas Filipino victims who were repatriated from Cambodia on April 23.

Upon arrival in Myanmar, the victims faced severe physical abuse and coercion, including beatings, electrocution, and denial of proper compensation if daily quotas were not met.

Many victims hesitated to testify due to fear of the traffickers' influence and resources.

The repatriation was facilitated by coordinated efforts from various Philippine government agencies including DFA, OWWA, DMW, DSWD, and the Philippine Embassy in Cambodia.