BI rescues trafficking victim, nabs escort at Davao airport
Manila, April 29 -- Immigration authorities foiled another human trafficking attempt which led to the rescue of a female victim and the arrest of her escort.
In a statement Monday, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, citing the report of the BI's Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES), said the victim identified as alias 'Nina' was rescued at the Davao International Airport on April 27, after attempting to board a Scoot Airlines flight to Singapore.
The victim claimed to be traveling to the Singapore as a tourist with her employer, but later admitted that she was recruited to work as a household service worker in the United Arab Emirates for an undisclosed amount.
Upon verification of records of the victim's esc...
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