The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it arrested 15 individuals in a series of nationwide cybercrime operations targeting the illegal trade of online financial accounts.
Authorities said the coordinated operations were conducted from April 1 to 15, leading to the seizure of 36 financial accounts allegedly used in fraudulent transactions involving ATM and e-wallet platforms.
The PNP said the arrests were carried out through joint efforts of regional anti-cybercrime units, along with provincial, city, and district cyber response teams deployed across the country.
Those arrested were charged for violations of the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act and the Cybercrime Prevention Act, according to police reports.
The operations formed part of the police force’s broader modernization and enforcement strategy aimed at strengthening responses to cyber-enabled financial crimes.
PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said cybercriminal activity continued to pose risks to public confidence in digital financial systems.
He said police would continue pursuing individuals and groups involved in online scams, stressing the need to protect users from exploitation.
Authorities also said the campaign against cyber fraud would remain ongoing as digital financial platforms continue to expand in use across the country.