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MANILA, Philippines — An alleged illegal recruiter targeting applicants of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was arrested in Parañaque on Monday, the PCG said in a statement on Tuesday.
The suspect, identified as Nelson Abordo, was arrested in an entrapment operation by the PCG and Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) in front of the Baclaran Church on Monday.
The PCG said Abordo was an alleged accomplice of a certain Gly-an Jubac and John Herald Padillo, who are currently at large.
The PCG coordinated with the PNP-CIDG after receiving several complaints from applicants who paid “downpayments” to Abordo, Jubac, and Padillo last April.
“Several victims reported that they were illegally recruiting aspiring PCG applicants in exchange for money,” the PCG said.
Abordo was arrested after receiving P15,000 in marked money from operatives. Also seized from Abordo was a .45-caliber pistol.
Meanwhile, the PCG and CIDG are planning another entrapment operation to arrest Jubac and Padillo.