CCTV-tagged pair using missing couple’s credit cards surrenders to police

• Two suspects caught on CCTV using credit cards of missing Taguig business couple surrender to CIDG
• Both were identified after being tracked to Recto, Manila, but later turned themselves in
• They claim they unknowingly bought the cards from a scavenger and deny involvement in the disappearance
• CIDG pursuing charges under the Access Devices Regulation Act while probing possible links to the case

Two individuals caught on CCTV using the credit cards of a missing business couple from Taguig City have voluntarily surrendered to authorities, the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) confirmed Friday, ABS-CBN reported.

According to Police Lt. Col. John Guiagui, chief of CIDG-NCR, the pair surfaced after police follow-up operations led them to Recto, Manila.

“Nung na-identify namin sila, pinuntahan namin sa Recto [Manila]. Nakatalon sa bahay nila, pero sila din naman po ang dumating dito sa amin nung alam na hinahanap na sila,” Guiagui said.

CCTV footage earlier showed the suspects using Henry Pantollana’s credit cards to buy mobile phones in malls in Quezon City and Cavite. The woman even introduced herself as “Hazel Pantollana,” allegedly Henry’s sister.

The male suspect was also seen withdrawing cash from an ATM.

Guiagui noted, “Ang sinasabi nila is may pinagbilhan sila na tao. Nagtataka lang kami of all credit cards, ‘yung nawawala pa ang nasa kamay nila.”

Authorities are investigating their possible connection to the disappearance of Henry, his wife Margie, and their business partner, Richard Cadiz, who have been missing since July.

The suspects denied involvement, claiming they only purchased the cards from a scavenger.

“Wala po kaming alam sa mga nangyari,” the male suspect said, while the woman admitted they resold the phones for money.

Police discovered that the male suspect has a pending case in Makati for a similar offense under the Access Devices Regulation Act.

Charges are now being prepared against both individuals, as investigators continue efforts to locate the missing couple.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh