June 27, 2013 4:50pm 37 1 0 57 Tags: Cavite A team led by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Wednesday rescued 29 Filipinas from a mail-order bride syndicate in Cavite servicing Korean men. The group arrested five suspects, including two Korean nationals and three Filipinos, during a raid conducted by police authorities. PAOCC Executive Director Reginald Villasanta said the raid was organized after the agency received a tip coming from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas which cited complaints from the victims. “We have rescued 29 Pinays who were duped into promises of an instant wealthy life through marriage with Korean gentlemen although in most cases, they ended up in the losing end after becoming victims of grave abuses,” Villasanta said. He explained that most of these syndicates trick Filipinas who are quick to accept marriage proposals in the hope of a better life in Korea. However, he said most of the Filipinas are abused after the marriage resulting in divorce, separation, and running away from their Korean husband. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul has issued repeated warnings to Filipinas not to fall prey to mail-order bride syndicates. The suspects are currently undergoing questioning about their involvement in the mail-order bride ring and will be facing charges for violation of Republic Act 6955. Republic Act 6955 or the Anti-Mail-Order Bride Law prohibits the matching of Filipino women for marriage to foreign nationals for business purposes. - Andrei Medina, VVP, GMA News Tags: Cavite 37 1 0 57 We welcome healthy discussions and friendly debate! Please click Flag to alert us of a comment that may be abusive or threatening. Read our full comment policy here. Related Stories Cavite food testing facility to ensure quality of region's exports South Korea president flags risks in engaging North North Korea wants to hold high-level talks with US 3 dead as Cavite cops foil robbery High-level North-South Korea talks called off More News Stories Top Stories Congressman Benaldo 'stable' in hospital with gunshot wound to the chest President Aquino asks China to spare Pinay convict from execution 29 mail-order brides rescued from Korean syndicate in Cavite Daughter says Mandela 'still there,' raps media 'vultures' advertisement Talk of the web Related Videos Reporter's Notebook: Ang maruming pagpag mula sa Cavite dumpsite, itinitinda at pinagkakakitaan News to Go: Paghupa ng baha sa ilang lugar sa Cavite, inaabot ng isang buwan Balitanghali: Babaeng nanloko ng daan-daang libong pisong halaga ng alahas at pera sa Cavite, pinaghahanap 24 Oras: Dalawang magkahiwalay na sunog, sumiklab sa Cavite More Pinoy Abroad Videos Related photos PNoy turns over 1,500 houses for AFP, PNP personnel More Photos advertisement advertisement

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A team led by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Wednesday rescued 29 Filipinas from a mail-order bride syndicate in Cavite servicing Korean men.

The group arrested five suspects, including two Korean nationals and three Filipinos, during a raid conducted by police authorities.

PAOCC Executive Director Reginald Villasanta said the raid was organized after the agency received a tip coming from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas which cited complaints from the victims.

“We have rescued 29 Pinays who were duped into promises of an instant wealthy life through marriage with Korean gentlemen although in most cases, they ended up in the losing end after becoming victims of grave abuses,” Villasanta said.

He explained that most of these syndicates trick Filipinas who are quick to accept marriage proposals in the hope of a better life in Korea.

However, he said most of the Filipinas are abused after the marriage resulting in divorce, separation, and running away from their Korean husband.

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul has issued repeated warnings to Filipinas not to fall prey to mail-order bride syndicates.

The suspects are currently undergoing questioning about their involvement in the mail-order bride ring and will be facing charges for violation of Republic Act 6955.

Republic Act 6955 or the Anti-Mail-Order Bride Law prohibits the matching of Filipino women for marriage to foreign nationals for business purposes. Andrei Medina, VVP, GMA News

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