Bacolod woman with 40 arrest warrants faces P1M bail for online betting game-related theft
• A 30-year-old woman was arrested in Bacolod City on 40 warrants of arrest for alleged theft
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• The woman allegedly stole money from her employer to fund her addiction to an online betting game called "Scatter"
• According to police, the suspect's bail could reach up to P1 million
• The arrest highlights the serious legal and financial consequences of online betting game addiction
A 30-year-old woman addicted to an online betting game called "Scatter" was arrested on Thursday in Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City, on the strength of 40 separate warrants.
Source: UGC
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The suspect is facing multiple charges of estafa and falsification of documents for allegedly stealing money from the company she worked for to fund her online betting game habit.
The arrest was carried out by members of Police Station 10, led by Police Capt. Glenn Montaño. According to Capt. Montaño, the 40 warrants were issued by a local court and are tied to a series of complaints filed by the woman’s former employer.
The company discovered that she had allegedly been siphoning funds and doctoring financial documents to cover her tracks.
Police reports indicate the woman’s alleged scheme involved repeatedly taking money from company funds, a crime that escalated as her addiction to the online game grew.
The illicit funds were reportedly used exclusively to place bets on "Scatter," a popular online betting game platform.
The sheer number of warrants—a staggering 40—reflects the frequency and number of times she is believed to have stolen from the company, each instance constituting a separate case.
Capt. Montaño stated that the total bail for all the cases could reach approximately P1 million, a colossal sum that underscores the severity and extent of her alleged crimes.
The arrest of the suspect highlights the dangerous consequences of online betting game addiction, which can push individuals to commit illegal acts to sustain their habit.
Online betting game, while widely accessible, continues to pose a significant problem in the country, leading to financial ruin and, in this case, serious legal trouble for those who fall prey to its allure.
The woman is currently detained at the custodial facility of Police Station 10 while her cases are being processed.
This arrest serves as a cautionary tale for both individuals and businesses. It highlights the need for companies to have robust internal financial controls and for individuals to seek help for betting game addiction before it leads to life-altering criminal behavior.
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In other news, an overturned car was discovered in Barangay Bantilan and Barangay Santa Catalina Sur, Sariaya, Quezon, early Thursday morning. Residents found the driver dead and trapped inside the vehicle, later identified as a local resident. Initial investigation indicated the crash happened around 2 a.m., with the cause still under police investigation. The driver’s body underwent an autopsy, while relatives have yet to issue a statement.
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