THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has received reports that the alleged killer of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Dafnie Nacalaban has confessed to the crime in Kuwait.
Nacalaban, a household service worker in Kuwait since December 2019, was reported missing by her employer in October 2024. Her body was later discovered decomposing in the residence of a Kuwaiti, two months after her disappearance was reported.
According to information received by the Office of Migrant Affairs from the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait, the victim’s body was found after the suspect’s sibling reported the incident to the police.
“We have valid reports coming to my office, for instance, that there was a confession on the part of the prime suspect,” stated Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac.
When asked about the details of the confession, Cacdac said, “We don’t have much detail yet… so we are waiting for the [police] report.”
“But whether or not that is true, I think we should already be expecting a report with respect to whether or not the prime suspect will be indicted or charged in criminal court,” added the DMW chief.
Cacdac mentioned that the suspect has a criminal record in Kuwait.
The DMW confirmed that they are assisting Nacalaban’s family, including the repatriation of her remains to the Philippines.
“We are really looking out for justice, seeking justice for Dafnie Nacalaban. And again, our lawyers are ready to assist Kuwaiti prosecution, to aid Kuwaiti prosecution so that we could attain justice for Dafnie.”
