A MOTHER who allegedly sold lewd video of her minor daughter has been indicted by the Department of Justice Task Force on Women and Children and Against TrafficAking in Persons of qualified trafficking and online sexual abuse charges.
In the inquest resolution of the DOJ dated May 9, 2024, charges of violation of Republic Act No. 9208 or Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and Republic Act No. 11930 or the Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children Act will be filed in court against the mother, who was identified as Jonalyn Rivera.
On May 7, 2024, the PNP entrapment operation team rushed to the house of Rivera who was caught in a videocall showing her daughter taking a bath in their bathroom.
Prosecution Attorney Criselda Teoxon-Yanga said in the inquest resolution that “it is evident that…respondent Rivera committed qualified trafficking by offering the production and creation of pornographic and sexual exploitation of the victim” in exchange for $50 from viewers, as reported by ABS-CBN News.
Prosecutor General Benedict Malcontento approved the resolution.
In a statement, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla issued a stern warning against human traffickers who continue to prey on innocent minors.
“The government will never relent in fighting those who exploit these fragile treasures of society, they are the worst enemies of the State,” he said.
