On August 8, 2025, at 1:27 PM in Quezon City, operatives of the Quezon City District Anti-Cybercrime Team conducted an entrapment operation that led to the arrest of a 31-year-old man, alias “Rico,” for the illegal online sale of a financial account through an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card.

“Rico” 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, “The public is strongly urged to refrain from engaging in the sale or purchase of bank accounts online. This practice is prohibited under the law and fuels various forms of cyber-enabled fraud. The PNP ACG remains vigilant in enforcing law and holding violators accountable.”