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Taiwanese Nationals Arrested At NAIA, Saving Five Filipinos From Trafficking Scheme
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In a swift and coordinated operation, two Taiwanese nationals were arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, rescuing five Filipinos who were about to be trafficked for work in an overseas scam hub.
The suspects, identified as You-De Zeng and Hou-Lin Pan, were caught in a joint effort involving the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and several other agencies, including the Philippine National Police–Women and Children Protection Center and the Bureau of Immigration.
The five victims—three men and two women—had been promised jobs as “customer service representatives” in Cambodia with a monthly salary of up to $1,000. Investigators, however, discovered that these were not legitimate jobs but were part of a widespread cyberfraud scheme operating in Southeast Asia.
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac praised the operation, stating that it was a clear message to those who exploit Filipinos. “We will not stop pursuing recruiters who prey on the vulnerability of our people,” he said.
The suspects now face serious charges of illegal recruitment and human trafficking. Meanwhile, the DMW and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) are providing support to the rescued workers, who were originally lured through social media.
This case serves as a crucial reminder of the ongoing efforts by various government agencies to dismantle human trafficking syndicates and protect Filipinos from falling victim to fraudulent job offers abroad.
The suspects, identified as You-De Zeng and Hou-Lin Pan, were caught in a joint effort involving the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and several other agencies, including the Philippine National Police–Women and Children Protection Center and the Bureau of Immigration.
The five victims—three men and two women—had been promised jobs as “customer service representatives” in Cambodia with a monthly salary of up to $1,000. Investigators, however, discovered that these were not legitimate jobs but were part of a widespread cyberfraud scheme operating in Southeast Asia.
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac praised the operation, stating that it was a clear message to those who exploit Filipinos. “We will not stop pursuing recruiters who prey on the vulnerability of our people,” he said.
The suspects now face serious charges of illegal recruitment and human trafficking. Meanwhile, the DMW and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) are providing support to the rescued workers, who were originally lured through social media.
This case serves as a crucial reminder of the ongoing efforts by various government agencies to dismantle human trafficking syndicates and protect Filipinos from falling victim to fraudulent job offers abroad.
Sep 22, 2025
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