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GMA Network
15-06-2025
- GMA Network
2 suspects previously arrested for fake links with First Family nabbed for explosives, firearms
Two suspects who were previously arrested for claiming they had connections with the First Family were apprehended by police in Parañaque City for the illegal possession of explosives and firearms. In his report in Super Radyo dzBB, Carlo Mateo said Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group head P/Brigadier General Eleazar Mata said they seized a block of C-4 Explosive, guns, ammunition, knives, handcuffs and three bullet-proof vests from the suspects. During a press briefing, Mata said HPG personnel flagged down a black sport utility vehicle with no rear license plate and using unauthorized blinkers along Filipinas Avenue. A closer inspection revealed the contraband inside the vehicle. The suspects were arrested after they failed to produce the necessary documents. The duo even claimed they were members of the Office of the President. Among the charges are violating Republic Acts 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act), 9516 (Unlawful Possession of Explosives), Possession of Bladed Weapons, Resisting Arrest, Disobedience to a Person of Authority, Concealing of True Name and Obstruction of Justice. Authorities added the two suspects were previously arrested by the PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) for claiming they had ties with the family of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Police are urging members of the public who might have been scammed by the suspects come forward and file the appropriate cases against them. —RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
11-06-2025
- GMA Network
Fake TNVS agent nabbed in Taguig
A fake agent of transportation network vehicle services (TNVS) was arrested in an entrapment operation in Taguig City, the Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (HPG) said on Tuesday. HPG spokesperson Police Lieutenant Nadame Malang said the suspect was arrested in Barangay Cembo on Monday. The suspect was asking victims for up to P25,000 for a temporary permit to operate a TNVS vehicle, according to Malang. A total of 13 similar complaints were lodged at the HPG. The HPG is looking at large-scale estafa as the possible complaint that will be filed against the suspect. 'We are still targeting na masampahan siya ng large-scale estafa kasi kung talagang estafa case lang, isang complainant lang,' Malang told reporters in an interview. (We are still targeting to charge him with large-scale estafa because if it is only an estafa case, there is only one complainant.) 'Muli, may 12 na tayong additional complainant para magsampa ng kaso para hindi na makapag-bail ito pong tao na ito kasi kung siya ay makakapagpiyansa muli, magkakaroon na naman ng pagkakataon na manloko,' he added. (Again, we have 12 additional complainants to file a case so that this person will not be able to bail because if he is able to bail again, there will be another opportunity for him to commit the crime.) Authorities are investigating if the suspect has accomplices and if they belong to a bigger group. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
