The Philippine Star reports that two foreign nationals, a 32-year-old Taiwanese man known as Pen and a 38-year-old Malaysian named Lee, have been arrested for allegedly illegally detaining three Filipino workers at a condominium in Malate, Manila. The victims, two women and a man from Samar, Dumaguete, and Pasay, were rescued during a joint operation by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and Manila Police District on October 28. They had been held since October 23, with their mobile phones confiscated, and were allegedly recruited as virtual assistants with promises of monthly salaries up to $500 plus a $100 attendance bonus. Instead, they were forced to work from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. memorizing scripts for suspected love scams and offshore gaming operations. Authorities stated the victims were rescued before they could be transported to Bohol. The suspects face charges under the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012, serious illegal detention, and grave coercion. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about labor exploitation and human trafficking in the Philippines, particularly involving foreign nationals operating suspected scam operations. The Philippine authorities continue to investigate such cases as part of broader efforts to combat illegal labor practices and protect Filipino workers from exploitation.

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