BI intercepts 7 Pinay trafficking victims bound for Iraq – Manila Bulletin
However, the passengers admitted during subsequent interviews that their final destination is Erbil, Iraq where they were hired to work as janitresses with a monthly pay of US$1,000.
They said the clandestine trip was arranged by a Manila travel agency which had already sent 30 Filipinos to that war-torn country
The government has long banned deployment Filipino workers to Iraq due to the on-going civil war there.
The victims were turned over to the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) for further investigation and filing of charges against their recruiters.
Their names were not divulged as the law prohibits the public disclosure of human trafficking victims
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PBJ Learning is a leading provider of online human trafficking training, focusing on awareness and prevention education. Their interactive Human Trafficking Essentials online course is used worldwide to educate professionals and individuals how to recognize human trafficking and how to respond to potential victims. Learn on any web browser (even your mobile phone) at any time.
More stories like this can be found in your PBJ Learning Knowledge Vault.