MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested 29 individuals allegedly involved in a scam hub in Kawit, Cavite. In a statement on Tuesday, August 13, the NBI said it raided the scam hub in Cavite province operated by foreigners on August 9. The operation led to the arrest of five foreigners – Chinese: Shang Guan Jian Bao, Guan Pei Hong, Masi Yi and two Malaysians: Jenny Tan Sue Tzen and Kong Yee Xin.
Twenty four Filipinos were also arrested: Marrione Martinez, Jessable Nolla, Michelle Laureno, Eva Lou Cabias, John Kenneth Llabres, Randell Booc, Jayson Lumbocan, Kenneth Habres, Ron Daniel Bontoc, Stephanie Porol, Maria Misumi, Cherevim Bontia, Paul Mertan Quines, Greengrasilda Ligan, Reymilyn Tadena, Mico Princillo, Key-Ann Katipon, Ella Camillo, Glaizy Ann Catipon, Adrian Severino, Rendon Lark Bawar, Benirma Valeriano, Edsil Solis, and Yasmin Marie Canaynay. LOOK: NBI arrests 29 individuals (5 foreigners, 24 Filipinos) in an alleged scam hub in Kawit, Cavite on August 9. The scam hub had operated inside a residential area in the Cavite town.
@rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/b4RoO8Q98v — Jairo Bolledo (@jairojourno) August 13, 2024 According to NBI Director Jaime Santiago, his office received a report that several houses in Grand Centennial Homes were being used as alleged scam hubs.
In some of the houses, electronic devices were set up for scams like love, investment, crypto, and impersonation. The NBI chief said the foreigners led the operatio.