THE Bureau of Immigration intercepted and rescued four Filipino women who were victims of a trafficking scheme aimed at exploiting them as waitresses in China. The women, whose identities are withheld for their safety, were apprehended at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in Pasay City on Sunday, April 21, 2024.Pretending themselves as tourists, the Filipino women tried to board a flight bound for Hong Kong, the BI said in a statement on Monday, April 22.
Investigations revealed the victims were instructed to pose as tourists heading to Hong Kong, where they would supposedly receive visas for China and work illegally.The rescued women have been turned over to an inter-agency anti-trafficking council for assistance. The BI has recommended the recruiter involved in the scheme for blacklisting.Tansingco said 'human trafficking is a heinous crime that preys on the most vulnerable members of society.
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