On July 29, 2025, at 5:06 PM in Pasig City, operatives of the Eastern District Anti-Cybercrime Team conducted an entrapment operation that led to the arrest of a 44-year-old man, alias “Ado,” for the illegal online sale of a financial account through a registered Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card.

“Ado” is facing charges for violation of Section 5(d) of RA No. 12010 (Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act or AFASA of 2024) in relation to Section 6 of RA No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012).

Brigadier General Bernard R. Yang, Acting Director of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group, commended the operatives for the successful operation. He also stated, “Protect your digital identity. Never sell or give away your ATM card or financial accounts. Doing so is punishable by law. The PNP ACG continues to intensify its campaign against these illegal activities and urges the public to report any suspicious transactions.”