Six nabbed for alleged 鈥榲ishing鈥� scams in Cavite
MANILA, Philippines — Six individuals were arrested in Cavite for alleged scams, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) reported on Tuesday.
The PNP – ACG said it implemented a search warrant and a warrant to search, seize and examine computer data against an unauthorized call center in Imus City on Feb. 10 at around 4:20 p.m.
According to the ACG, the call center was discovered via intelligence efforts by the Cavite police’s cyber response team.
The unauthorized call center was supposedly operated by a 38-year-old woman known as “Boss” and several of her family members.
The alleged scammers were posing as legitimate bank employees, luring victims through voice calls into transferring money into the suspects’ accounts.
Article continues after this advertisementThe scheme had been operating for five years, the ACG added.
Article continues after this advertisementAuthorities confiscated P230,000 cash, 38 mobile phones, 16 subscribe identity module (SIM) cards, and identification and financial documents said to be used in scamming activities.
The suspects will face formal complaints for violating the Access Devices Regulation Act and the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Act.
“These cybercriminals exploit and deceive innocent victims into handing over their hard-earned money,” PNP – ACG Director Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang said in a statement.
“The PNP ACG remains relentless in combating these fraudulent operations and urges the public to stay vigilant against suspicious calls and financial transactions,” Yang added.
