Tag: NBI

  • NBI Arrests 20 Foreigners in Parañaque POGO Scam Operation

    MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) disclosed the apprehension of 20 foreign individuals involved in an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) scam center located in Parañaque City. The arrests were made on February 25 at Aseana 3, West Tower, 8912 Avenue, following a report from the spouse of a Chinese employee at…

  • NBI Arrests Three in Pampanga for Child Exploitation and Trafficking

    In a significant crackdown on child exploitation, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended three suspects in Angeles, Pampanga. The arrests were made under the provisions of Republic Act 11930, aimed at combating online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, and the amended Republic Act 9208, which addresses human trafficking. The NBI’s Human Trafficking Division…

  • NBI Arrests Three in Pampanga for Child Exploitation, Rescues Eight Minors

    In a significant crackdown on child exploitation, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended three suspects in Angeles, Pampanga. The arrests were made under the provisions of Republic Act 11930, aimed at combating online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, and the amended Republic Act 9208, which addresses human trafficking. The NBI’s Human Trafficking Division…

  • NBI Levels Serious Charges Against Four in Rice Repacking Fraud

    In a significant move against illegal rice trade practices, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has charged four individuals following a raid on a facility in Bocaue, Bulacan. The suspects, including a warehouse manager, two cashiers, and an inventory officer, were apprehended and transported to the Department of Justice on February 12, 2025. The charges…

  • NBI Charges Vice President Sara Duterte with Grave Threats and Sedition

    The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has taken legal action against Vice President Sara Duterte, filing charges of grave threats and inciting to sedition with the Department of Justice (DOJ). This move comes after Duterte’s controversial statements about hiring an assassin to target President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin…

  • NBI Lodges Grave Threats and Sedition Charges Against Vice President Sara Duterte

    The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has taken legal action against Vice President Sara Duterte, filing charges of grave threats and inciting to sedition with the Department of Justice (DOJ). This move comes after Duterte’s controversial statements about hiring an assassin to target President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin…

  • Five Individuals Charged in Massive PHP2.7 Billion Shabu Smuggling Operation from Pakistan

    In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges against five suspects involved in a scheme to smuggle over 404 kg of shabu, valued at PHP2.7 billion, into the Philippines from Karachi, Pakistan. The operation, which was intercepted last month, saw the drugs cleverly hidden within food product…

  • NBI and PNP Charge Former PCSO Head Royina Garma with Murder in 2020 Assassination Case

    The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have escalated their legal actions by filing murder and attempted murder charges against Royina Garma, the former general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), and several accomplices. The charges stem from the assassination of Wesley Barayuga, a retired police general and…

  • NBI and PNP Charge Former PCSO Head Royina Garma with Murder in Wesley Barayuga’s Assassination

    The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have escalated their legal actions by filing murder and attempted murder charges against Royina Garma, the former general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), and several others. These charges stem from the assassination of Wesley Barayuga, a retired police general and…

  • NBI Seizes P42 Million in Counterfeit Gucci Goods and 22 Tons of Smuggled Meat

    In a significant crackdown, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) conducted a raid in Pasay City, uncovering counterfeit Gucci products valued at PHP42 million. The operation, executed on January 21, was initiated following a complaint from an authorized Gucci representative about the proliferation of fake items using the luxury brand’s trademark. The raid on Stratum…