PNP-ACG raids Antipolo office over alleged investment scam

The Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) on Tuesday raided an office in San Roque, Antipolo, accused of running an investment scheme.

The operation was carried out in coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Rizal Police Provincial Office and the Antipolo City Police Station under a Warrant to Search, Seize and Examine Computer Data.

Authorities targeted the office of an individual known only as “Arthur,” charging violations of Section 26 of the Securities Regulation Code (RA 8799) in relation to Section 6 of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175). The ACG’s Cyber Response Unit had been monitoring the operation since 2024, following complaints from an Australian national represented by IFW Global.

Seventy employees and one minor were present during the raid. Digital forensics teams are now examining computers for evidence of securities fraud.

Brigadier General Bernard R. Yang, Acting Director of the PNP ACG, said the authorities remain committed to protecting the public from online fraud and exploitation.

"To those involved in such illegal activities, let this serve as a clear warning: we will not rest until you are apprehended and held accountable," he said.