The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced Friday it has rescued an abducted Chinese national and arrested 20 individuals for allegedly violating the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
In a press briefing, NBI Deputy Director Ferdinand Lavin said the NBI Special Task Force immediately proceeded to Aseana 3, West Tower in Parañaque City upon the receipt of a complaint made by the wife of the Chinese kidnap victim.
The complainant alleged that her husband, who worked as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) for a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) company, operating under the trade name “LWE,” was being held against his will by his employers.
The NBI agents later found out that it was a fully operational scam hub engaged in online fraud activities.
Among the 20 foreign nationals arrested is Liu Zhi Tao, also known as “Ren Jia,” who is now facing additional charges for serious illegal detention.
The arrested subjects were presented for inquest proceedings before the Office of the City Prosecutor in Parañaque City.