Teen rescued in Quezon after online acquaintance allegedly assaults and films her

• The victim, a 16-year-old, met the 39-year-old suspect online and was lured to his home with a promise of P200
• Police say the man allegedly assaulted her, filmed the abuse, and used a firearm to threaten her, ABS-CBN reported
• The victim sought help after the suspect shared the video and continued to blackmail her
• Authorities arrested the suspect through an entrapment operation in Sariaya, Quezon

A teen in Quezon province has been rescued after falling victim to an alleged assault and blackmail scheme orchestrated by a man she met online. PBGen. Wilson Asueta, director of the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), reported that the 39-year-old suspect first connected with the victim in September through a social media platform, ABS-CBN reported.

According to Asueta, the suspect enticed the victim to visit his residence in Sariaya, Quezon by offering her P200.

Believing she was simply going to collect the money, the woman went to his home unaware that it was a trap.

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Once she arrived, the suspect allegedly forced her inside, used a firearm to instill fear, and recorded the s3xual assault.

“Pagpasok niya sa bahay, siya ay tinakot, pinagsamantalahan... at kinunan ng video,” Asueta said.

Several days after the assault, the man reportedly threatened to release the video online if she did not agree to meet him again.

The harassment escalated when he allegedly sent the video to one of the victim’s friends, leaving her distressed and terrified.

This prompted her to finally confide in her mother, who immediately sought help from authorities.

Police responded quickly and set up an entrapment operation in Sariaya. The suspect was apprehended on Wednesday night.

The victim is now staying with her parents while the PNP-ACG works with social workers to provide her psychological support and ensure her safety.

Asueta emphasized that many victims do not initially recognize they are being exploited, especially when manipulation and threats are involved.

He reminded families to stay vigilant: “Pinapaalala natin sa mga magulang na bantayan, gabayan ang ating mga kabataan sa paggamit ng social media… Kailangan nilang maging aware sa mga mapagsamantalang tao at huwag basta magtiwala.”

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Authorities are preparing charges against the suspect as the investigation continues.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh