By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan
MANILA – A total of 15 were arrested and 36 financial accounts involved in fraudulent transactions intercepted during coordinated anti-cybercrime operations nationwide April 1 to 15.
In a news release over the weekend, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said the 15 were engaged in the illegal online sale of financial accounts, including automated teller machine cards and e-wallet accounts.
The operations were carried out simultaneously by the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Units, Provincial and City Cyber Response Teams, and District Anti-Cybercrime Teams across the country.
The suspects are facing charges for violation of Republic Act No. 12010 or the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act, in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act.
Nartatez said the Enhanced Managing Police Operations supports strengthened response against cyber-enabled financial crimes and the protection of the public from online fraudulent schemes.
“Cybercrime continues to evolve and remains a serious threat to public trust in digital financial systems,” he said. (PNA)
