Mother arrested in General Santos for allegedly selling sexual exploitation material of her biological daughter overseas — NBI

Mother arrested in General Santos for allegedly selling sexual exploitation material of her biological daughter overseas — NBI

📌 On Wednesday, November 4, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced that on Wednesday, October 28, it arrested a mother at her home in General Santos City, Mindanao, on suspicion of selling sexual exploitation material of her minor biological daughter to overseas buyers for money. The child has been rescued and is under the protection of the city's Social Welfare and Development Office.

■ How the case unfolded
· According to the Daily Tribune, authorities traced a Kik messenger account flagged by the U.S. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and located the woman. The case was then referred through the Department of Justice by the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Response Center.
· The NBI Violence Against Women and Children Division and the Sarangani District Office arrested her while serving a warrant to search and seize computer data. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said child sexual exploitation material was found on the woman's mobile phone.
· The NBI said it has identified buyers in the United States, Australia, and Germany.

■ Investigation and current status
· The woman is suspected of violating the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children law (RA 11930).

■ Notice for residents and travelers
· If you suspect child abuse or sexual exploitation, report it immediately to the police (911) or the NBI.

■ Source
Daily Tribune (11/4)

■ Photo
· File photo · National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) seal and building — Daily Tribune