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PAOCC warns vs individuals impersonating officers
PAOCC warns vs individuals impersonating officers
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PAOCC handoutMANILA (UPDATED) — The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Thursday warned about individuals impersonating its officers.
MANILA (UPDATED) — The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Thursday warned about individuals impersonating its officers.
The agency said the individuals engage in illegal activities while also under the guise of being PAOCC officers.
The agency said the individuals engage in illegal activities while also under the guise of being PAOCC officers.
"We have received reliable information indicating that certain individuals are fraudulently posing as officers of the PAOCC. These individuals are involved in illegal activities, including extortion and what are commonly known as 'hulidap' schemes," PAOCC said in a statement.
"We have received reliable information indicating that certain individuals are fraudulently posing as officers of the PAOCC. These individuals are involved in illegal activities, including extortion and what are commonly known as 'hulidap' schemes," PAOCC said in a statement.
"It is crucial for the community to understand that the PAOCC does not, and will not, engage in any law enforcement operations without the appropriate coordination and partnership with the Philippine National Police, the National Bureau of Investigation, or other authorized law enforcement agencies. Adherence to this protocol is essential for upholding integrity and maintaining the trust of the public," it added.
"It is crucial for the community to understand that the PAOCC does not, and will not, engage in any law enforcement operations without the appropriate coordination and partnership with the Philippine National Police, the National Bureau of Investigation, or other authorized law enforcement agencies. Adherence to this protocol is essential for upholding integrity and maintaining the trust of the public," it added.
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The PAOCC also showed photos of the individuals who allegedly "misrepresented themselves as PAOCC officers."
The PAOCC also showed photos of the individuals who allegedly "misrepresented themselves as PAOCC officers."
The agency encouraged the public to report any related incidents to them and reach out at 0917-130-0792.
The agency encouraged the public to report any related incidents to them and reach out at 0917-130-0792.
3 Chinese suspects arrested
The PAOCC said the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) recently arrested three Chinese nationals linked to an extortion scheme.
The PAOCC said the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) recently arrested three Chinese nationals linked to an extortion scheme.
One of the suspects alleged that he could secure the release of a friend who had reportedly been detained at the Custodial Facility of the PAOCC, the commission said.
One of the suspects alleged that he could secure the release of a friend who had reportedly been detained at the Custodial Facility of the PAOCC, the commission said.
The suspect claimed to possess connections within PAOCC and demanded P5 million to facilitate the release of the detainee.
The suspect claimed to possess connections within PAOCC and demanded P5 million to facilitate the release of the detainee.
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"Subsequent to the receipt of the initial payment, he failed to honor his commitment and solicited an additional ₱ 2,500,000, which raised significant concerns regarding the authenticity of his assertions," the PAOCC added.
"Subsequent to the receipt of the initial payment, he failed to honor his commitment and solicited an additional ₱ 2,500,000, which raised significant concerns regarding the authenticity of his assertions," the PAOCC added.
A subsequent investigation showed that the suspect had no affiliation with PAOCC.
A subsequent investigation showed that the suspect had no affiliation with PAOCC.
An entrapment operation on March 17, 2025, in Pasay City resulted in the arrest of the suspect for violations of Article 315 of the Revised Penal Code (swindling/estafa).
An entrapment operation on March 17, 2025, in Pasay City resulted in the arrest of the suspect for violations of Article 315 of the Revised Penal Code (swindling/estafa).
Two other Chinese nationals who tried to interfere with the operation, were also arrested for obstruction of justice.
Two other Chinese nationals who tried to interfere with the operation, were also arrested for obstruction of justice.
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