3 Filipinos nabbed in Thailand for raising funds for children’s charity | Global News

3 Filipinos nabbed in Thailand for raising funds for children’s charity

By: - Reporter / @ConsINQ
/ 10:52 PM January 17, 2019

MANILA, Philippines — Three Filipino women were arrested in Pattaya, Thailand for raising funds for a children’s charity, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Thursday.

DFA said the women were detained after conducting a fund-raising in front of a restaurant in Bang Lamung district.

The women reportedly claimed that they represent the Children’s Joy Foundation.

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Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Mary Aragon reported that the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok has reached out to the Pattaya police to arrange a visit with the arrested Filipinos.

Aragon added the Embassy will extend necessary assistance to the Filipinos. /ee

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