The DFA and the Bureau of Immigration have warned the public anew against cryptocurrency scam syndicates who have been using popular social media platforms, like Tiktok, to lure aspiring OFWs. | santostinaINQ /PDI
“Human trafficking in Southeast Asia is a serious regional issue, and the DFA is exerting efforts to ensure the safety of Filipinos wherever they are. We will continue to engage with the Asean member-states and international partners to clamp down on this abhorrent activity,” said Foreign Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega in a statement.
According to Tansingco, the victims recounted that they were recruited through advertisements on social media platforms Telegram, Facebook and Tiktok. Three other victims left the country via Zamboanga, and did not pass through formal ports, the immigration chief said, adding that the victims traveled for seven days to reach their destination.
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