Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has publicly released the mugshot of Teddy Jay Mejia y Mojeca, a notorious online child trafficker recently extradited from the United Arab Emirates. The release of the mugshot underscores the government’s commitment to transparency in high-profile cases.
Mejia, accused of victimizing hundreds of young Filipino girls, was brought back to the Philippines on September 12, 2024, following his arrest in the UAE. The suspect faces multiple charges, including violations of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children Law.