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NBI arrests 1 for sexual exploitation in Bulacan
Authorities have arrested an individual in Marilao, Bulacan for online sexual exploitation and rescued five minors, one of which was reportedly the suspect's niece, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Friday.
In a statement, the NBI said that investigation revealed that alias 'Tisay' offered sexually explicit content involving minors and sending child sexual abuse or exploitation materials (CSAEM) to foreigners.
After being granted a warrant to search, seize, and examine computer data, authorities headed to the subject's address in Marilao on Wednesday, August 13.
The NBI said the operation led to the arrest of the suspect and seizure of various gadgets.
They also rescued five minors during the operation. The minors were turned over to the Marilao Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office for appropriate intervention and aftercare services.
Meanwhile, "Tisay" was presented for inquest for violations of the Republic Act 9208, as amended by the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022; the Anti-OSAEC and Anti-CSAEM Act, and the Anti-Child Abuse Law.
The NBI said the operation stemmed from a referral of the Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) regarding Philippine phone numbers that were involved in the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).
The HSI said the referral was based on the arrest of a United States citizen for child exploitation. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
