Five S'poreans among nearly 3,000 human trafficking victims rescued in Philippines


Police walk inside one of the offices they raided in Las Pinas, Philippines on June 27, 2023. - Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group via AP

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Five Singaporeans were among nearly 3,000 suspected victims of human trafficking rescued during by the Philippine police during a raid at a compound in a city south of Manila.

The victims are believed to have been lured to the Philippines with the promise of employment with a licensed Philippine offshore gaming operator.

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