Cyber Extortionist Arrested During Entrapment Operation in Southern Leyte
A cyber extortionist in Southern Leyte has been arrested by the police authorities during an entrapment operation.
Nowadays, some evil-minded people have been using the social media for their own profit and advantage. They usually perform their illegal activities online to easily lure the innocent Filipino victims.
Wicked individuals are even using the social media to threat other people and get what they want. However, the authorities are already taking appropriate actions to stop and prevent the increasing rate of cybercrimes.
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Recently, a male suspect allegedly threatened his ex-girlfriend to upload her private video on social media if she will refuse to meet him for an intimate moment. The cops arrested the culprit in Southern Leyte.
The police authorities nabbed the extortionist during an entrapment operation after allegedly asking P21, 000 from his former girlfriend. The suspect would face charges for violation of Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act, Robbery-Extortion and violation of Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act.
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The suspect also refused to give a statement regarding the issue and opted to remain silent.
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