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Filipino workers in Hong Kong allegedly recruited for surrogacy in Central Asia

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The Philippine consulate in Hong Kong is investigating allegations of human trafficking involving Filipino workers who were recruited as surrogates for couples from Central Asia. At least five women, aged 25-35, claim they were not paid promised amounts after carrying pregnancies to term, with one reporting the child had "defects." The recruitment appears to be happening through social media posts by former domestic helpers who have since moved to Central Asia. AI

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Filipino workers in Hong Kong allegedly recruited for surrogacy in Central Asia

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Mary Ann Benitez ·

    Filipino workers in Hong Kong ‘recruited as surrogates for Central Asian couples’

    The Philippine consulate in Hong Kong is investigating allegations that domestic helpers are being recruited in the city to become surrogate mothers for couples in Central Asia for up to 1 million pesos (US$16,220). At least five Filipino domestic helpers recruited in Hong Kong s…

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