The Philippine National Police (PNP) exposed an alleged online child exploitation scheme disguised as a job opportunity following the 28 July arrest of a 29-year-old man in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, police announced Tuesday.

The suspect, identified by the alias “Kadyo,” was arrested during the execution of a search warrant on his electronic devices, which yielded several child sexual abuse and exploitation materials, according to PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.

The operation was conducted by the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group through its Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 6 after three victims, accompanied by their guardians, sought assistance from authorities.

An investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly lured victims using a social media post advertising online work for “Petite Girls” that offered pay ranging from P1,500 to P2,000.

Police said the victims were instead directed to produce sexually explicit videos and persuaded to meet the suspect for sexual encounters.

The recorded abuse materials were then shared through group chats on messaging applications and sold to foreign buyers, according to police.

Cybercrime operatives secured a warrant to search, seize, and examine computer data before executing the operation. Digital forensic examiners confirmed the presence of explicit materials on the suspect’s devices at the scene, leading to his arrest.

The suspect faces charges under Republic Act 11930, the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act.

“Children deserve to grow up free from exploitation, whether in the physical or digital world,” Nartatez said in a statement. “The PNP will relentlessly pursue individuals who use technology to victimize the innocent.”

Nartatez added that the arrest aligns with directives from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to step up cybercrime enforcement and enhance police capabilities against digital threats.