NBI to file human trafficking complaint vs Mike Defensor Friday

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to file a human trafficking complaint against former Rep. Mike Defensor in connection with a KTV bar in Pasig City that was previously raided over alleged sexual exploitation activities involving dozens of women.

In a press conference on Wednesday, NBI Director Melvin Matibag said they will file the complaint on Friday before the Pasig City Prosecutor’s office following the bureau’s investigation into the establishment.

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According to Matibag, evidence gathered by investigators allegedly showed Defensor’s involvement in the operations of the KTV bar.

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“”It appears that Mike Defensor was indeed involved in this matter,” Matibag said, adding that investigators believe the former lawmaker knew about the alleged trafficking operations at the KTV bar.

The INQUIRER has reached out to Defensor regarding this but has yet to respond as of writing.

Defensor previously denied the allegations, claiming it was “politically motivated.”

The bureau had earlier filed charges against the ex-congressman’s wife, Julie Rose Defensor, and their son, Miguel Gabriel Defensor, regarding the incident./dp

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