A raid conducted by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on August 14 led to the arrest of 14 individuals, including a Chinese national who was identified as the manager of an alleged online scam hub in Parañaque City.
Edniel Parrosa reported that a 17-year-old female minor was also rescued inside the scam hub known as an “online task scam hub” and was immediately turned over to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
According to CIDG director Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano, the group operated as online task providers on the messaging app Telegram, where 600 accounts were assigned to each employee.
The busted scam center reportedly offered digital services such as liking the online page of a hotel. Afterwards, the suspects would lure and collect the individual’s cryptocurrency account.
In addition to their scheme, the criminals also promised false investment accounts, which led to further financial losses for their victims.
During the raid, several items were confiscated at the scene, including 70 computers, identification documents (IDs), and other equipment.
The apprehended suspects are now facing charges related to human trafficking and violation of the Anti-Cybercrime Law.
