On July 28, 2025, the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City and Mandaluyong City convicted two male accused for violation of Section 5(d) of RA No. 12010 (Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act or AFASA of 2024) and sentenced them to imprisonment of four years.

The two accused were both arrested through an entrapment operation conducted by the Eastern District Anti-Cybercrime Team for the illegal online sale of an ATM card.

Brigadier General Bernard R. Yang, Acting Director of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group, lauded the EDACT for the court’s conviction of their arrested individual. “The PNP ACG reminds the public that these bank accounts can be exploited by cybercriminals for illegal online activities. We urge everyone to report any information related to the sale of personal bank account cards to the nearest ACG office for appropriate action,” he added.