[Reuters]
Philippine police said Wednesday they had arrested a U.S. citizen and three Filipino women on suspicion of operating a cybersex ring in Angeles, a city north of Manila.
Those arrested were Easton Scot Sanderson, 33, an American, and Filipinas Reinalyn Robles, 22, Jann Arielle Mondejar, 23, and Shirley Martinez, 22, national police chief Gen. Debold Sinas said.
Two victims, whose identities were withheld, were also rescued during a raid at a condominium, the police said in a report.
“The [Philippine National Police] is going after traffickers who prey on women for sexual exploitation. We urge the public to report to us similar illegal activities for immediate police intervention,” Sinas said.
Covid-19: C.D.C. Order Requires Masks for Travel in U.S.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an order requiring travelers in the United States to wear masks as part of a new initiative aimed at stemming outbreaks of the coronavirus.
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