On April 26, 2025, at 1:45 PM in Cubao, Quezon City, operatives of the Cyber Financial Crime Unit (CFCU) conducted an entrapment operation that led to the arrest of a 42-year-old man, alias “Jepoy,” for posing as Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief on Facebook to perpetrate online scam.

The operation stemmed from a report filed by an official from the LTO regarding a fraudulent scheme carried out by the suspect on Facebook. According to the complaint, several bus operators approached the LTO to report that “Jepoy” was allegedly posing as an LTO official, claiming he could facilitate the release of their impounded buses if they pay him a settlement amount of Php250,000.00 per bus.

According to the investigation, “Jepoy” was neither an employee nor in any way connected to the LTO. His claim of having the authority to release impounded vehicles for a fee is part of a scam operation.

“Jepoy” is facing charges for violations of Article 177 (Usurpation of Authority) and Article 315 (Swindling/Estafa) of the Revised Penal Code, both in relation to Section 6 of RA No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012), and Section 4(b)3 (Computer-Related Identity Theft) of RA No. 10175.

This aligns with the directive of Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil, Chief of the PNP, to take appropriate action against individuals engaged in online scams and fraudulent activities through intensified law enforcement operations and proactive investigations. Police Brigadier General Bernard R. Yang, Acting Director of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), commended the operatives for the successful operation. He also emphasized, “We remain vigilant and committed to identifying and apprehending those who misuse the names and authority of government agencies for personal gain.”