Two Online COVID-19 Test Kit Sellers Arrested By NBI
COVID-19 TEST KIT SELLERS – Two females were arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for selling COVID-19 test kits online.
According to a report from RMN, the women were identified as Shanon April Meija Alegre and Esseline Raisa Sy Ong. The two women were illegally selling COVID-19 test kits online.
Both suspects were arrested on May 14 at BF Homes as the suspects failed to present legal documents for their operation. During the arrest, authorities seized 200 boxes of test kits worth around P2.4 million.
Even in easily accessible platforms like Shopee, citizens could buy Rapid Test Kits for COVID-19 for P2,500. Moreover, the seller states that these kits are “DOH” and “FDA Approved”.
However, the NBI urged the public not to trust these online sellers as COVID-19 test -kits are only for use of licensed physicians, hospitals, or drugstores.
As per the report, a case against the online sellers is now being readied by the authorities. As such, the arrest of these two individuals must be seen as a warning to those trying to capitalize on the pandemic.
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