17 recruiters face trafficking raps for role in overseas scam hubs – BI

MANILA, Philippines — At least 17 alleged recruiters are now facing criminal cases in 2025 for human trafficking in scam hubs abroad, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). In The Agenda forum in Quezon City on Friday, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval cited scam hubs abroad as a “main concern” for the agency, victimizing Filipinos as well as citizens of other Southeast Asian countries. “Just for this year, cases have already been filed against 17 of those we arrested at airports alone, and the cases are already ongoing,” Sandoval said. “Even if we keep intercepting victims, as long as we […]...

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