NBI closes 'child porn' family business in Taguig | Inquirer ºÚÁÏÉç

ºÚÁÏÉç

NBI closes ‘child porn’ family business in Taguig

By: - Reporter /
/ 04:22 PM October 17, 2016

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested five people behind online child pornography “pretty.mirth” being operated as a “family business” since 2011.

Arrested last Saturday in an entrapment operation were Shaira Candaza, Girlie Candaza, Estrellita Candaza, Mary Rose Reyes and Mary Grace Cahanding.

They will be charged with violation of Republic Act 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, RA 7610 or the Anti-Child Abuse Law in relation to RA 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, RA 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009, RA 9995 or the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act and RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Article continues after this advertisement

NBI, together with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), rescued two boys aged 5 and 11 and a two-year-old girl. They were turned over to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

FEATURED STORIES

The FBI coordinated with the NBI-Anti Human Trafficking Division (NBI-AHTRAD) after they discovered that “pretty.mirth” is based in the Philippines. FBI forwarded information to the NBI including Yahoo chat logs between the FBI undercover agent and the suspects.

A surveillance operation was conducted at 27 MRT Avenue, Lower Bicutan in Taguig, the address given by the suspect in the Yahoo chat conversation. Authorities discovered the suspects offer minors to foreigners for online shows and meetups for sexual acts which are paid via money transfers.

Seized from the operation were logbooks, pornographic materials and drug paraphernalia. RAM/rga

RELATED STORIES

NBI exec disputes Unicef data on PH child porn

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the and acknowledge that I have read the .

MOST READ
globalnation
globalnation
globalnation
business
globalnation
www
TAGS: NBI, online

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the and acknowledge that I have read the .

© Copyright 1997-2025 ºÚÁÏÉç | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies.