The Philippine National Police (PNP), with the aid of GCash, has uncovered the proliferation of online children and women trafficking during recent arrests of cybercriminals conducted by the law enforcement body.
A human trafficking suspect allegedly exploited victims on a popular social media platform. Posing as clients under various aliases, he purchased pornographic material from victims and then used it to coerce them into further sexual exploitation. The victims were subsequently trafficked to the Middle East for forced labor and prostitution, reportedly using various social media aliases, including Lester James Ang, LJ Garcia, Harley Garcia, Mark Harley Garcia, Mark Harley Dave Garcia, and Mark Harly Dave Garciano. He was eventually traced and arrested by an operation led by the PNP Anti-cybercrime group.
Two more separate cases of online child sexual exploitation have been reported by PNP-ACG involving a suspect named Mary June Netuliano Espiritu, who was put into custody for purportedly selling explicit videos of her daughter on social media. In a similar case, Leonisa Postetad Ligo is facing charges for allegedly prostituting two minor victims through a popular messaging app.
As the largest digital ecosystem, GCash recognizes its role in keeping the public and cyberspace secure— while safeguarding the well-being of women and children.
“To create a financially inclusive cashless ecosystem, we must ensure that the digital landscape is safe for users and their children by supporting law enforcement agencies in their efforts against cybercrimes. Our commitment extends to protecting the community from all threats, especially involving women and children,” said GCash vice president and head of corporate communications Gilda Maquilan.
GCash urges the public to report any incidents of scams, fraud, or cybercrime to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) by calling (02) 8414-1560 or 0998-598-8116 or by emailing
ac*@pn*.ph
. Users can also report cybercrimes through the official GCash Help Center at https://help.gcash.com by messaging Gigi on the website and typing ‘I want to report a scam.’ Alternatively, they may contact the GCash hotline by dialing 2882.
For a safer digital experience, GCash reminds its users to remain vigilant, never share their MPIN or OTP, and avoid clicking on suspicious links that could lead to phishing or fraud. GCash will never ask for personal information through private messages.
About GCash
GCash is the leading finance super app in the Philippines and boasts the largest cashless ecosystem in the country. With the GCash app, users can easily purchase prepaid airtime, pay bills through a network of partner billers nationwide, send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines (including to other bank accounts), and shop from over 6 million partner merchants and social sellers. Users also have access to savings, credit, loans, insurance, and investment options, all conveniently available on their smartphones.
The mobile wallet operations are managed by G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt, which is the first and only unicorn valued at $5 billion in the Philippines.
GCash is a strong supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDGs 5, 8, 10, and 13. These goals emphasize safety and security, financial inclusion, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as the urgent action needed to combat climate change and its impacts.
About Fuse Lending, Inc.
Fuse Lending, Inc. is a company that provides simple, affordable, and secure loans in the Philippines. Its primary mission is to help individuals and small businesses achieve financial security and growth through a variety of digital lending products. Fuse Lending is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt, the first and only $5 billion unicorn in the Philippines. It is also regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Mynt, through its fintech operations, strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goals 5, 8, 10, and 13. These goals focus on safety and security, financial inclusion, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
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