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Davao Oriental- On January 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, operatives from various units of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) carried out three simultaneous entrapment operations nationwide, resulting in the arrest of eight individuals involved in the illegal online sale of financial accounts.
Five female suspects were apprehended in Novaliches, Quezon City, by the Cyber Financial Crime Unit. Meanwhile, two suspects were arrested in San Isidro, Davao Oriental by the operatives of the Davao Oriental Provincial Cyber Response Team. Lastly, the Manila District Anti-Cybercrime Team arrested one male suspect in Ermita, Manila.
All eight suspects are facing charges for violation of Section 5(d) of RA No. 12010 [Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA)] and Section 11(g) of RA No. 11934 (SIM Registration Act), both in relation to Section 6 of RA No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012).
PBGEN Wilson C. Asueta, Acting Director of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group, commended the operatives for the successful operation. He also emphasized, “Electronic wallet accounts must remain personal. Any form of selling or sharing enables cyber-enabled scams. The public is urged to practice responsible digital use and report cybercrime.”
