A regional-level most wanted person was arrested by authorities in a manhunt operation in Marikina City on Sunday afternoon.

The 55-year-old accused, identified only by the alias Jun, a resident of Barangay Barangka, Marikina City, was arrested at about 3:15 p.m.in Bani, Pangasinan by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by the judge of the Marikina City Family Court Branch 7 for 14 counts of qualified tape of a minor.

The operation was carried out following extensive tracking and coordination efforts to locate the suspect and eventually arrested him outside Metro Manila.

Investigation showed that the suspect is the grandfather of two minor siblings who were repeatedly abused since July 2021 to June 2024. The acts came to light when the younger sibling confided to her teacher and parents about the incidents.

The victims, together with their mother, subsequently filed a formal complaint, which prompted the court to issue a warrant.

The accused is currently detained at the Marikina City Police Station custodial facility while awaiting further court proceedings.