Social media personality Ronnie Suan, known online as Boy Tapang, voluntarily surrendered to police on May 30 following the issuance of a warrant of arrest in connection with a case of Violence Against Women and Their Children (VAWC).
Suan, 25, a resident of Barangay Daanlungsod in Alcoy, Cebu, was served the warrant at around 12:15 p.m. along JD Veyra Street, Barangay Carreta, Cebu City.
Police said Suan was allowed to post bail amounting to P72,000.
No further details regarding the case or the complainant were released to the public as of this writing. Authorities have not commented on whether Suan’s social media activity played a role in the investigation.
Boy Tapang rose to fame through viral videos and online vlogs, gaining a significant following across various platforms. His legal troubles now raise questions among followers about the impact of online fame and personal accountability.
The case will be handled by the issuing court in Rizal.
