A software developer wanted for rape in Parañaque was arrested by members of the Pasay police Warrant and Subpoena Section (WSS) on Thursday, July 27.
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According to Southern Police District (SWPD) Director Brig. Gen. Roderick Mariano,  Col. Froilan Uy, Pasay police chief, reported the arrest of the suspect identified as Jonathan Lauyan Areniego, 54.
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Uy said the suspect was arrested at around 4:30 p.m. along Apelo Cruz St., Barangay 157, Malibay, Pasay City by members of the WSS in coordination with the Malibay substation.
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Members of the WSS conducted a manhunt operation leading to the arrest of Areniego who was tagged as the third most wanted person under the district level.
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Uy said Areniego was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Judge Leilani Marie Dacanay, of Parañaque Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 296 on June 5, 2023. No bail was recommended.
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The police said the suspect was detained at Pasay policed custodial facility after his arrest.