Six more online scammers were charged in connection with the scam hub in Cebu IT Park, Cebu City. With this, a total of 13 respondents are facing charges.
The complaint was filed on July 25, 2025 by Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 7 (RACU 7) and brought to the Office of the City Prosecutor in Guadalupe, Cebu City. It was led by PLTCOL Jumark Caña, together with his team, under the supervision of PLTCOL Wilfredo Velayo Jr.
The six accused, known by the aliases Smakdat, Dan, Tony, Ann, Nav, and Jessa, are facing charges for violating Section 11 (Investment Fraud) of RA 11765 and Section 6 of Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175). They are allegedly members of an online investment scam syndicate offering false promises of huge profits.
According to PBGEN Redrico A. Maranan of PRO7, “Cyber scammers have no place in Central Visayas. We will find them and hold them accountable.” Someone was first charged on July 4, followed by July 11 and July 18 before six more were added on July 25.
The investigation is ongoing, and the public is encouraged to be vigilant of online investments that seem “too good to be true” and to immediately report suspicious activity to cybercrime hotlines.
