19/04/2026
PNP INTENSIFIES CYBER OPS; 6 SUSPECTS COLLARED IN FAKE DENTISTRY SCHEME
The Philippine National Police arrested six (6) individuals in separate entrapment operations across Ormoc City, Catanduanes, Iloilo City, and Zamboanga City for allegedly offering unauthorized dental services online, in a nationwide drive to curb misleading cyber-enabled practices and protect public health.
In Ormoc City, Leyte, operatives of the Ormoc City Cyber Response Team arrested three suspects identified by their aliases โDebbie,โ 36; โSara,โ 24; and โJamal,โ 32, following operations conducted on April 7 and April 11, 2026.
In Catanduanes, a 35-year-old male alias โLeoโ was arrested in Virac on April 7, 2026. In Iloilo City, a 21-year-old female alias โLourdesโ was apprehended in Jaro on April 10, 2026, while in Zamboanga City, a 22-year-old male alias โGodoyโ was likewise arrested on the same day.
All suspects will face charges for violation of Section 33(a) of Republic Act 9484 or the Philippine Dental Act of 2007, in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., said these coordinated operations reflect the organizationโs sustained effort under the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.โs directive to further strengthen safer cities through proactive law enforcement.
โWe are continuously warning the public against online individuals who offer services beyond their professional authority. Ang layunin natin ay protektahan ang ating mga kababayan mula sa anumang uri ng panlilinlang, lalo na sa mga serbisyong may kinalaman sa kalusugan,โ he said.
He also reminded the public of their role in supporting law enforcement efforts.
โAng kapulisan ay patuloy na nakaantabay, ngunit mahalaga ang pagiging mapanuri at ang agarang pag-uulat ng kahina-hinalang aktibidad online,โ PGen Nartatez added.
The PNP reaffirmed its commitment to intensify cyber operations and strengthen community protection measures, as it advances the vision of a more responsive police force under โBagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.โ
(PNP-PIO)
