NBI ordered to probe reported sale of sensual photos, videos of students

Published January 04, 2021 05:08 PM By JULIA MARI ORNEDO, GMA News

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Monday ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to probe the reported sale of sensual photos and videos by students struggling to cope with distance learning requirements amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In a department order,  Guevarra tasked the NBI with investigating the “alleged proliferation of trafficking in persons and online sexual exploitation of children, particularly the reported sale and offering for sale of sensual photographs, videos, or pornography of students.”

The NBI was also ordered to file charges against persons involved in any unlawful acts connected with the sale of lewd photos and videos.

Guevarra said the NBI must submit a progress report within 10 days and provide updates periodically afterward.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian earlier sounded the alarm on the reported proliferation of students selling lewd photos

and videos to purchase gadgets and pay for internet connection bills needed for online classes.

Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture, said a “Christmas bundle” of sensual images and videos was even offered at a low price of P150 over the holidays.

The Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group has also been told to investigate the reported selling by students.—AOL, GMA News

 

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