By Don Tagala, ABS CBN North America Bureau
Posted at 05/03/2013 9:37 AM | Updated as of 05/03/2013 6:19 PM
NEW YORK -- A case of “possible human trafficking” involving
two Philippine nationals at a Saudi diplomat’s home in Virginia is under
investigation according to Homeland Security.
The Philippine Embassy in Washington told Balitang America that two unnamed Filipina workers are now under protective custody, after US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations and Fairfax County Police were called to a home in Mclean, Virgina and reportedly rescued the two Filipinas.
NBC Washington reported that real estate records show that the compound is owned by the Kingdom of Saudi.
A bystander who works for the Embassy also confirmed to NBC that the home owners work for the Saudi Embassy.
If needed and requested, the Philippine Embassy said that the Philippine government will extend assistance to the two Filipinas who may be potential victims of human trafficking.
As the investigation continues, it may potentially be complicated by the possibility that some of those involved may have diplomatic immunity.
The Philippine Embassy in Washington told Balitang America that two unnamed Filipina workers are now under protective custody, after US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations and Fairfax County Police were called to a home in Mclean, Virgina and reportedly rescued the two Filipinas.
NBC Washington reported that real estate records show that the compound is owned by the Kingdom of Saudi.
A bystander who works for the Embassy also confirmed to NBC that the home owners work for the Saudi Embassy.
If needed and requested, the Philippine Embassy said that the Philippine government will extend assistance to the two Filipinas who may be potential victims of human trafficking.
As the investigation continues, it may potentially be complicated by the possibility that some of those involved may have diplomatic immunity.
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