Wanted man identified through tattoo during online selling arrested in Pampanga

• A wanted man was arrested in Lubao, Pampanga after being identified through his tattoo during an online live selling session
• Authorities said he was facing charges of estafa and carnapping
• Victims claimed he issued six postdated checks for anime figurine purchases worth ₱800,000–₱900,000, all of which bounced
• The PNP-HPG urged other victims, estimated at around 40, to coordinate with them for filing more cases

Even with his face mask on, a man wanted by authorities was identified and arrested after appearing in an online live selling session.

What gave him away was a tattoo on his arm, visible despite his attempts to conceal his identity.

According to Emil Sumangil’s report on 24 Oras Wednesday, the suspect had long been wanted for cases of estafa and carnapping.

Authorities confirmed they received information about the man after noticing the shape of his face and tattoo during his live selling broadcast.

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“Siya ay naka-face mask, naka-sumbrero, at naka-salamin na hindi tipikal sa paningin ng ating mga kababayan kapag sila ay nagbebenta o nagla-live selling,” said Police Lieutenant Nadame Malang, spokesperson of the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG).

The suspect was tracked down in Lubao, Pampanga, where police successfully arrested him. Investigators revealed he was charged with estafa linked to fraudulent transactions involving anime figurines worth ₱800,000 to ₱900,000.

“Nangako po siya na babayaran ako through post dated checks, so nag-isyu po siya ng anim na post dated checks sa akin. Unfortunately po, lahat po ‘yun tumalbog,” said one of his victims, who is currently based abroad. The victim added that around 40 more people had also been duped.

The suspect, however, claimed he had already spoken with the complainant.

“Nakausap ko na rin po yung complainant at okay naman na po… aasikasuhin namin ang lahat, matatapos lahat ito, at maayos lahat,” he said.

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Still, the victim maintained, “I’m open to negotiations pero kung wala, dapat magdusa ka sa mga ginawa mong kasalanan…”

The PNP-HPG urged other victims to come forward to support additional cases against the suspect.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories.

In other news, a chilling CCTV video captured the abduction of two men by suspects who pretended to be police officers in Manila. One of the victims managed to escape when the suspects stopped at a restaurant, while his friend remains in captivity. The abductors reportedly stole ₱9,000 from the victim’s e-wallet and took his gold ring during the ordeal. The incident highlights a dangerous trend of criminals impersonating law enforcement to commit abductions and robberies.

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Still in other news, two men were shot and killed while riding a motorcycle in Valencia City, Bukidnon, in what authorities believe was an ambush. Investigators found several .45 caliber shells at the scene and have identified persons of interest in the double murder. One of the victims had a criminal record, including drug-related offenses, and had previously survived a separate ambush attempt earlier this year. Police are exploring multiple angles, including a possible motive linked to illegal drug5, as they work to solve the case.

Source: KAMI.com.gh