172 rape, sexual abuse suspects arrested in a month — CIDG

MANILA, Philippines—The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested 172 individuals accused of rape and sexual abuse in a nationwide March crackdown marking National Women’s Month. It resulted in the capture of fugitives facing charges such as rape, statutory rape, acts of lasciviousness, and qualified rape of a minor through sexual assault. CIDG Director Maj.

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