02/04/2026
PNP ACG
SMC No. 1826
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฌ
From March 23 to 28, 2026, the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) conducted simultaneous operations that resulted in the arrest of eleven individuals with pending warrants of arrest for different cybercrime offenses.
Of those arrested, four are facing charges for violations of Articles 315 and 318 (Swindling/Estafa) or Article 310 (Qualified Theft) under the Revised Penal Code. Five individuals are charged with violations of Section 4(c)(4) (Cyber Libel) or Section 4(b)(1) (Computer-Related Forgery) under Republic Act No. 10175, otherwise known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
One individual is charged with violation of Republic Act No. 12010 (Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act), while another is facing charges under Republic Act No. 8484 (Access Devices Regulation Act of 1998), as amended by Republic Act No. 11449, in relation to Republic Act No. 10175.
PBGEN Wilson C. Asueta, Acting Director of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), commended the team for the successful arrest of wanted individuals. "Dedicated to promoting a safe and fair online environment, the PNP ACG urges all internet users to act responsibly and respect the rights and reputations of others," he added.