On July 21, 2025, at about 2:55 PM in Cotabato City, operatives of the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region conducted an entrapment operation that led to the arrest of a 24-year-old woman, alias “Sab,” for offering unauthorized dental services online.

“Sab” is facing charges for violation of Section 33 of RA No. 9484 (Philippine Dental Act of 2007) 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 unit for the successful operation. “Unlicensed dental services not only violate the law but also pose serious health risks to the public. The PNP ACG warns against seeking or offering medical procedures online without proper credentials and urges everyone to report such activities to help safeguard public safety,” he said.