29 "mail-order brides" rescued from Korean syndicate based in Cavite
Andrei Medina of GMA News Online reports that 29 Filipinas were rescued on Wednesday from a mail-order bride syndicate in Cavite servicing Korean men.
Andrei Medina of GMA News Online reports that 29 Filipinas were rescued on Wednesday from a mail-order bride syndicate in Cavite servicing Korean men.
According to the report, the raid was organized by a team led by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) after it "received a tip coming from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas which cited complaints from the victims." Five suspects, including two Korean nationals and three Filipinos, were arrested during the police operations.
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PAOCC Executive Director Reginald Villasanta said members of the syndicate promised the women "an instant wealthy life" if they agree to be married to Korean nationals.
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