The DOJ has filed charges against 10 foreigners for their alleged involvement in the trafficking of more than 1,000 foreigners who were rescued at Clark Freeport in Pampanga province early last month. | dexcabalzaINQ /PDI
On May 4, operatives of the ACG together with a composite team from different government agencies conducted a rescue operation and implemented search warrants in the six five-story buildings of Colorful and Leap Group within the premises of Clark Sun Valley Hub Corp. in Mabalacat City.
Police Capt. Michelle Sabino, ACG spokesperson, said the victims were recruited through online job postings, mostly on Facebook, Telegram and WhatsApp, supposedly to work as call center agents and were promised high salaries and good working conditions.The recruiter also promised to pay for their expenses, including airfare, accommodation and work visa.
There was also a corresponding salary deduction for every violation of company policies. Worse, violators or resigning workers were locked in a “dark room” for several days and given only one meal a day.
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