Fake NBI agent arrested in road rage incident

A man involved in a road rage incident who falsely claimed to be an agent of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) was arrested by actual agents.

The suspect, initially identified as Paul John C. Jimenez, was apprehended by agents from the NBI-Technical Intelligence Division (TID) under the supervision of NBI Director Jaime B. Santiago. He was later found to be using an alias, with his true identity confirmed as Jay Ar Cabana.

Reports showed the arrest stemmed from a road rage complaint aired on the program “Raffy Tulfo in Action,” where a motorcycle rider alleged that Jimenez, the driver of a black SUV, rammed his vehicle and attempted to flee the scene.

Footage from CCTV confirmed the confrontation. According to the complainant, Jimenez flashed an NBI badge multiple times and threatened his life.

Upon verification, the NBI found no record of Jimenez or Cabana being affiliated with the agency in any capacity. A confidential informant later disclosed Cabana's real identity and location in a Quezon City condominium.

Further investigation revealed that Cabana has a standing arrest warrant for syndicated estafa issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch 55 in Lucena, Quezon, with no bail recommended.

During the 24 July arrest, agents found several identification cards bearing both names—Jimenez and Cabana—including a fake NBI ID and badge. Cabana was informed of his rights and underwent the standard booking process before being transferred to the NBI detention facility at the Bureau of Corrections in Muntinlupa.

He is recommended for prosecution on multiple charges, including usurpation of authority (Article 177, Revised Penal Code), illegal use of insignia (Article 179), and violation of the Anti-Alias Law (Commonwealth Act No. 142).

Santiago commended the TID agents for the operation and warned the public against impersonating bureau personnel. “The NBI does not tolerate any form of harassment, maltreatment, or abuse of power,” Santiago said.