CEBU CITY—Content creator Cassandra Vanessa “Cassie” Japos is facing 38 counts of cyber libel, along with complaints for violation of the Data Privacy Act and unjust vexation in relation to cybercrime.
The cases were filed before the Mandaue City Prosecutor’s Office. Three others—Wilwenrose Agor, Peter Paul Daradal, and Enecleto Coyme Jr.—were also charged for amplifying Japos’ defamatory posts.
The complaints came after Japos posted viral videos accusing Elites Empire of being a scam and claiming she was defrauded of ₱30,000. Screenshots she shared, however, contradicted her allegations and showed she had insurance coverage.
Elites Empire founder Pearl Hung filed additional complaints, saying Japos’ posts were “false and malicious statements” that damaged the group’s reputation. Other complainants, including Elites Empire members and AIM Global distributors, also stepped forward.
“This is a clear reminder that those who irresponsibly destroy reputations online will face the heavy force of the law,” Elites Empire said.
