Woman seized by NBI for extensive illegal employment, fraud in Rizal region
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A Pastor in the Faithful Promise Foundation Phils, Inc., found herself handcuffed by NBI agents in Baras, Rizal, this week. The arrest, orchestrated by the NBI Cavite North District Office (Cavido-North), came after a complaint from four individuals who were promised high-paying jobs overseas but allegedly fell victim to an illegal recruitment scheme.
The pastor, along with her husband and niece, posed as official recruiters, offering overseas employment in Korea, Japan, and Australia. The catch? A hefty P50,000 processing fee for missionary work. However, authorities confirmed, the group had no legal authority to recruit workers for such roles.
The NBI operation, in collaboration with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), is a follow-up to an earlier case flagged by the DMW. As of now, further efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect's accomplices.
Curious about the potential outcomes for such offenses? Here's the lowdown. If large-scale illegal recruitment, defined as recruitment involving three or more individuals, is proven, the penalties may include life imprisonment and heavy fines (although the specific amounts aren't specified by law). Estafa charges, which come into play when money is obtained through false pretenses, can also be filed alongside illegal recruitment charges. Penalties for estafa range from imprisonment and restitution, with more severe punishments for aggravated cases. Both charges can result in criminal proceedings, and victims may have the option to pursue additional administrative and civil remedies.
In this case, the arrested pastor is now facing charges of Large-Scale Illegal Recruitment under the Migrant Workers Act and Estafa under the Revised Penal Code. She's been transferred to the Department of Justice for inquest proceedings. Keep an eye out for further updates! (JGS/our website Philippines)
[2]: https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra8042/ra8042_1995.html and https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra7659/ra7659_1993.html
- The pastor of Faithful Promise Foundation Phils, Inc. in Manila was reportedly arrested by NBI agents in Baras, Rizal, and transferred to the Department of Justice for inquest proceedings, following a large-scale illegal recruitment scheme in Cavite.
- The illegal recruitment case was orchestrated by the NBI Cavite North District Office (Cavido-North) and involved four individuals who were allegedly promised high-paying jobs overseas, but fell victim to the scheme.
- According to reports, the pastor, along with her husband and niece, posed as official recruiters, offering overseas employment in Korea, Japan, and Australia, but had no legal authority to recruit workers for such roles.
- The arrested pastor is now facing charges of Large-Scale Illegal Recruitment under the Migrant Workers Act and Estafa under the Revised Penal Code, with penalties including life imprisonment and heavy fines for large-scale illegal recruitment.
- Estafa charges can also be filed alongside the illegal recruitment charges, with penalties ranging from imprisonment and restitution, and both charges can potentially lead to criminal proceedings, as well as administrative and civil remedies for the victims.
