The Valenzuela City Police, led by station chief Col. Nixon Cayaban, arrested a woman for selling fake government IDs on Wednesday, May 14.
Valenzuela police chief arrests woman for selling fake gov't IDs
By Hannah Nicol
The suspect, identified as "Tere", 29, a resident of Barangay Gen. T. De Leon, was caught in an entrapment operation conducted by the Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) and the Northern Police District Anti-Cybercrime Team.
Authorities said the suspect was selling fake driver’s licenses and PWD IDs in the city.
Col. Cayaban urged the public to remain cautious, especially when dealing with suspicious online offers, and to report illegal activities to the proper authorities.
Mayor Wes Gatchalian issued a warning to scammers.
"Bawal ang manloloko sa Valenzuela (Scammers are not welcome in Valenzuela).”
“Nawa'y magsilbing babala ito sa lahat ng nagbabalak na manloko sa kapwa ko Valenzuelano. Bawal ang manloloko sa Valenzuela City at sinuman ang magtatangkang gumawa ng krimen kagaya ng pagbebenta ng pekeng government ID ay titiyakin nating mananagot sa batas (May this serve as a warning to anyone planning to deceive my fellow Valenzuelanos. Scammers have no place in Valenzuela City, and anyone who attempts to commit crimes such as selling fake government IDs will be held accountable under the law),” Gatchalian added.
He also thanked the local police and the cybercrime unit for their swift and effective action.
The suspect will face charges under Article 172 of the Revised Penal Code and the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, which penalize falsification and the use of fake documents.