On July 26, 2025, at 12:16 AM in Meycauayan, Bulacan, operatives of the Cyber Financial Crime Unit conducted an entrapment operation that led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man, alias “Jom,” for his involvement in an online scam.

“Jom” is facing charges for violations of Articles 172 (Falsification by Private Individuals and Use of Falsified Documents) and 315 (Swindling/Estafa) of the Revised Penal Code in relation to Section 6 of RA No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012) and Section 4(b)2 (Computer-Related Fraud) of RA No. 10175.

Brigadier General Bernard R. Yang, Acting Director of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group, commended the operatives for their continued dedication to tracking down and apprehending wanted persons. He also highlighted, “This arrest demonstrates our commitment to bringing cybercriminals to justice. The PNP ACG remains steadfast in its mission to safeguard the public from online scams and uphold the rule of law.”