Personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Maritime Group arrested an individual facing charges of estafa through falsification of public documents during a warrant operation in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, on October 29, 2026.

In a report released on November 1, the PNP Maritime Group said the suspect was arrested at around 8 a.m. along Jose Sering Capitol Road in Barangay Washington by personnel of the Headquarters Regional Maritime Unit 13 (HRMU 13) Regional Special Operations Team and Tracker Team.

The arrest was carried out by virtue of a warrant issued on October 28, 2026, by the Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC), Branch 2, Tenth Judicial Region, in Surigao City.

The suspect is facing a charge of estafa through falsification of public documents, with the court setting recommended bail at Php 18,000 for temporary liberty.

According to the PNP Maritime Group, arresting officers informed the suspect of the reason for the arrest and the constitutional rights guaranteed under the law, including the required anti-torture warning.

Following the arrest, the suspect was brought to the HRMU 13 office for documentation and proper disposition.

The PNP Maritime Group said it would continue strengthening its law enforcement operations, including the tracking and apprehension of individuals with outstanding arrest warrants.

The arrest forms part of the police unit’s continuing efforts to enforce court orders and maintain public safety in its areas of responsibility.

The suspect remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.