Immigration screening leads to arrest
In a Facebook post, the PNP AVSEGROUP has noted that the Bureau of Immigration flagged the passenger after its system revealed an “outstanding warrant” against her.
NAIA Police Station 3 personnel has verified the information and coordinated with the Manila Police District (MPD) Warrant and Subpoena Section for the implementation of the warrant.
MPD operatives have later carried out the formal arrest at the airport.
Charges linked to recruitment, estafa
The woman has been facing charges of large-scale and syndicated illegal recruitment under Section 6 of Republic Act No. 8042 or the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995, as amended by Republic Act No. 10022, which defines and penalises illegal recruitment.
The charge carries no recommended bail.
Moreover, the accused has been facing an estafa case in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, with a recommended bail of ₱30,000.
Turned over for legal action
Meanwhile, the accused is now under custody of the MPD for documentation and further legal proceedings.
PNP AVSEGROUP director police brigadier general Dionisio Bartolome Jr. has stressed that authorities will continue efforts to locate wanted individuals and ensure that those facing cases are brought before the proper legal process.
“We continue to strengthen our campaign against wanted persons to ensure that those facing cases are brought before the proper process of law,” said Bartolome in Filipino.
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