A 29-year-old man known by the alias “Samboy” was arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by the Ormoc City Cyber Response Team on Feb. 18, 2026.
The operation took place at about 3:45 p.m. in Ormoc City, Leyte. Authorities said the suspect was caught for allegedly selling a financial account online using an Automated Teller Machine card.
Police said the suspect will face charges for violating Section 5(d) of Republic Act 12010, or the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act, in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
According to authorities, the arrest followed a coordinated entrapment operation targeting the illegal online sale of financial accounts. The suspect was taken into custody after the transaction was carried out during the operation.
PBGen Wilson C. Asueta, acting director of the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group, commended the operatives for the successful operation. He also reminded the public that selling ATM cards or bank accounts is a crime.
Police said such activities may lead to serious legal consequences. Authorities urged the public to avoid engaging in the sale or transfer of financial accounts and to report suspicious online transactions to proper authorities.
The suspect remains under police custody and will face charges in connection with the alleged illegal sale of a financial account conducted through an online platform.
