Tag: Extortion
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Businesswoman Arrested in Aurora for Attempted Extortion Using Fake Land Title
In a swift operation, a 45-year-old businesswoman named Lanie from Sitio Tabug, Barangay Zarah, San Luis, Aurora, was arrested on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Baler, Aurora. The arrest took place at Blue Point Restaurant in Barangay Pingit around 3:30 p.m. during an entrapment operation orchestrated by a combined team from the Baler Police Station,…
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CIDG Arrests Trio of Alleged IT Experts Demanding P90 Million for Election Victory
In a significant crackdown on electoral fraud, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) announced the arrest of three individuals who claimed to be IT experts with ties to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The arrests were made public during a press conference at Camp Crame in Quezon City, where CIDG Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas…
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Philippines Arrests 180 Foreign Fugitives in 2024, Surpassing Previous Year’s Tally
In a significant crackdown on international crime, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines reported the arrest of 180 foreign fugitives throughout 2024. This number marks an increase from the 128 arrests made in the previous year, as detailed in a report to BI Commissioner Joel Viado by Rendel Ryan Sy, the acting chief…
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Two New People’s Army Rebels Killed in Samar Skirmishes
In a series of confrontations in the mountainous region of Sto. Niño village, Paranas, Samar, two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) lost their lives on February 5, 2025. The Philippine Army disclosed the incident on the following day, noting that the identities of the deceased rebels remain unknown. The initial clash occurred at…
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Japanese ‘Luffy’ Gang Member Arrested in Laguna Operation
In a significant law enforcement operation in Laguna, a Japanese man believed to be part of the infamous ‘Luffy’ gang was apprehended. The arrest took place in Savana Village, San Pablo City, where 43-year-old Sasaki Takashi was taken into custody by agents from the Bureau of Immigration (BI), working alongside the Philippine National Police Intelligence…
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Candidates Urged to Resist Communist Extortion in Upcoming Elections
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has issued a stern warning to candidates participating in the upcoming May 12 elections, advising them to stand firm against extortion attempts by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). NTF-ELCAC’s Executive Director, Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr., emphasized the importance of rejecting…
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Two Suspects Arrested for Illegal Boarding Fee Scheme at Batangas Port
In a crackdown on illegal activities at Batangas Port, two individuals were arrested on December 23 for offering unauthorized expedited vehicle boarding services. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the suspects were caught in the act of extorting money from motorists and passengers outside the port terminal. The operation involved personnel from the Coast…
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Authorities Nab Two for Illegal Boarding Fee Scheme at Batangas Port
In a crackdown on illegal activities at Batangas Port, two individuals were arrested on December 23 for offering unauthorized expedited boarding services to motorists and passengers. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the suspects were caught in the act of soliciting fees for faster vehicle boarding outside the port terminal. The operation involved personnel…
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