Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Usec. Gilbert Cruz with forum moderator Marichu Villanueva (right). Photo by B. Cuaresma.
In a recent revelation by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Usec. Gilbert Cruz, over 80 teachers from provinces such as Bataan and Pampanga fell victim to a fraudulent car loan scheme orchestrated by criminals. PAOCC has taken decisive action by filing criminal complaints against 18 individuals involved in these deceptive practices, specifically targeting educators nationwide.
Addressing concerns at the weekly Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum hosted by Marichu Villanueva on Wednesday (13 Dec 2023), Usec. Cruz emphasized the severity of the situation, shedding light on the plight of deceived teachers entangled in fraudulent car loan transactions.
Furthermore, Usec. Cruz revealed that a significant crackdown on criminal activities led to the imminent deportation of 180 Chinese nationals. These individuals, apprehended in a raid on a POGO building in Pasay City, were suspected of engaging in sex trafficking and online scam operations.
Expressing gratitude for the swift deportation process, Usec. Cruz highlighted the logistical challenges faced by the Bureau of Immigration (BI), underscoring the urgency of removing foreign nationals involved in illicit activities from the country promptly.
The developments marked a pivotal moment in the government’s efforts to combat organized crime and protect citizens from fraudulent schemes and criminal enterprises.
(Benjie Cuaresma/AI/MNM)