Twins’ suspected trafficker nabbed in Aurora; but abducted kids are missing

MANILA, Philippines — A 32-year-old woman suspected of trafficking children was arrested in San Luis, Aurora.

However, the two eight-month-old twins from Taguig she allegedly abducted are missing.

The report comes from National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in a statement on Tuesday.

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The female suspect was apprehended in Barangay 2, San Luis town at around 11:20 p.m. on October 19, following an investigation requested by the kids’ grandmother.

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The grandmother sought police assistance after learning that custody of the infants had been sold to the suspect, whom the twins’ mother had allegedly met through social media. 

Investigators said the mother took the infants from their grandmother on Aug. 10 after a family dispute.

The suspect allegedly sent the mother P27,000 through GCash and another P3,000 in cash, according to investigators. 

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However, authorities failed to find the twins during a search of the suspect’s residence.

The alleged trafficker told the investigators that she had handed the children over to a couple in Bulacan.

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She then provided a mobile number linked to the alleged recipients.

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The suspect faces charges over alleged violation of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Acts, and the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. 

The NCRPO said it was coordinating with agencies concerned to locate the twins and identify other individuals who may have been involved in the alleged trafficking.