Operatives from the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested 143 individuals in July for various violations under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, a top police official announced Monday.
In a statement, ACG Director Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang said 106 suspects were apprehended through entrapment operations, while 37 were wanted individuals caught during 143 cybercrime operations conducted last month.
The PNP-ACG also rescued 18 victims and secured convictions for eight individuals involved in cybercrime-related cases.
Throughout July, authorities executed 126 cyber warrants, leading to the filing of 171 cases and 84 inquest proceedings. The group also carried out 1,227 online monitoring efforts, or cyber patrolling, and conducted 76 digital forensic examinations.
Yang emphasized that the operations are in line with the directive of PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III to intensify cybercrime investigations and ensure a safer digital space for the public.
He also encouraged the public to stay alert and report any suspicious online transactions to help prevent cyber-enabled crimes.
