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Mother, partner arrested in Cebu for child exploitation case
Authorities in Cebu City have arrested a woman and her live-in partner on suspicion of exploiting a 5-year-old girl for online profit. The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas rescued the child during an operation Monday.
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The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) arrested the 25-year-old mother and her live-in partner during a raid at a residence in Sitio Tambisan on Monday, agency officials said. The pair are accused of subjecting the young girl to online exploitation for financial gain.
Agents rescued the 5-year-old girl during the operation. The case marks another instance of child abuse involving digital platforms, a growing concern for law enforcement agencies across the Philippines.
The NBI-7 has been investigating allegations of child exploitation involving online activities. Officials have intensified efforts to combat the illegal practice, which subjects minors to abuse while generating illicit income for perpetrators.
The arrested individuals are facing charges related to child abuse and online exploitation. The rescued child has been placed under the care of appropriate authorities pending further legal proceedings. Investigators continue to gather evidence in connection with the case.