NBI arrests immigration officer at Manila airport over alleged human-trafficking role
The National Bureau of Investigation detained a Bureau of Immigration employee at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, accusing him of aiding a human-trafficking scheme.
According to NBI Director Melvin Matibag, the arrested officer was linked to illegal recruiters who promise overseas jobs to applicants lacking proper documents. He allegedly acted as a conduit, briefing traffickers and arranging flight bookings for the victims. The operation is said to have taken place at the airport in Pasay City, part of Manila.
Why it matters
It reveals possible corruption within immigration services that could enable human-trafficking operations.
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