Tag: fraud
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CIDG Arrests Man for Fraudulently Using First Family’s Name in Government Contract Scams
FRAUDSTER ARRESTED. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) apprehended a man, known as alias Simeon, inside a hotel in Pasay City on February 27, 2025. Simeon, who falsely claimed to be an ‘undersecretary’, was using the First Family’s name to deceive individuals into believing he could sway government procurement decisions for a commission. (Photo…
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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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Solicitor General Urges Congress for Special Legislation to Tackle Fake POGO Documents
Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra has called on Congress to enact a special law to streamline the handling of fraudulent documents linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Speaking on PTV4, Guevarra highlighted the inefficiency of current judicial processes, which could take years and be costly if each case were to be processed individually through the…
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Senator Demands Arrest of Filipino POGO Workers Involved in Illegal Activities
Senator Raffy Tulfo has expressed strong criticism over the handling of raids on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), highlighting a perceived disparity in treatment between Filipino and foreign workers. During a Senate public hearing, Tulfo pointed out that while foreign nationals caught in POGO raids are detained and deported, Filipino workers receive government assistance.…
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Senator Demands Arrest of Filipinos Involved in POGO Scams
Senator Raffy Tulfo has voiced strong criticism against the current handling of raids on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), highlighting a perceived disparity in treatment between Filipino and foreign workers. During a Senate public hearing, Tulfo pointed out that while foreign nationals caught in POGO raids are detained and deported, Filipino workers receive government…
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South Korean Fugitive Arrested in Manila While Trying to Extend Visa
In Manila, a South Korean man named Bae Naseok was arrested at the Bureau of Immigration’s head office in Intramuros while attempting to extend his tourist visa. The arrest occurred on Wednesday, as confirmed by Raymond Remigio, the Chief of the BI’s Tourist Visa Extension section, in a statement released on Thursday. Bae, aged 30,…
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South Korean Fraudster Caught Trying to Extend Visa in Manila
In Manila, a South Korean fugitive named Bae Naseok was arrested at the Bureau of Immigration’s head office in Intramuros while attempting to extend his tourist visa. The arrest occurred on Wednesday, as confirmed by Raymond Remigio, the Chief of the BI’s Tourist Visa Extension section, in a statement released on Thursday. Bae, aged 30,…
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Six Arrested in Manila for Producing Fake PWD IDs
In a crackdown on fraudulent activities, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in Manila arrested six individuals involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit Persons with Disabilities (PWD) identification cards. The operation was spurred by complaints from business organizations, including the Restaurant Owners of the Philippines (Resto PH), who reported an increase in…
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Two Fraudulent PAOCC Agents Arrested for Scamming Former POGO Employees
In Manila, authorities have apprehended two individuals from a travel agency who falsely claimed to be part of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC). These imposters were caught soliciting funds from the relatives of former Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) employees. The arrests were made following a sting operation involving the PAOCC, the Criminal Investigation…
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