In a dramatic turn of events, a popular rapper and vlogger girlfriend were arrested in connection with a sophisticated voice phishing scheme in Imus, Cavite.
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The couple was among 19 individuals apprehended after authorities completed a three-month undercover surveillance, culminating in a high-intensity raid.
As police stormed the lair, some suspects made a desperate dash for freedom, leading to a tense pursuit across a nearby farm. The Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) revealed that the rapper had unknowingly been part of the scheme for three months, initially believing it was a legitimate venture.
PNP-ACG spokesperson Wallen Mae Arancillo explained that the couple may have been looking for a way out, but their plans were thwarted by the swift police action. The operation uncovered the staggering earnings of the group, reportedly pulling in P5 million weekly, with the scammers paid based on their success in duping victims.
Authorities seized critical evidence, including credit card applications and scripts, used to manipulate unsuspecting individuals. One heartbreaking case involved a victim who lost money intended for a child’s medical treatment, leading to the child’s death, further highlighting the devastating impact of the scam. [Other source]
