Agusan cellphone tech arrested for allegedly leaking teen client's private videos
- A 22-year-old technician in Jabonga was arrested after allegedly leaking a 17-year-old customer's private videos online
- RACU-13 operatives used a digital warrant to recover the victim’s sensitive files from the suspect’s personal electronic devices
- The suspect faces multiple charges under RA 11930, targeting online s3xual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC)
- Authorities urge the public to use "Maintenance Mode" or factory resets before leaving mobile devices at repair centers for servicing
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A 22-year-old cellphone technician was apprehended by cybercrime operatives in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, following allegations that he illegally accessed and distributed explicit content from a minor's mobile device.
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The arrest, which took place on Monday, February 2, 2026, highlights the growing risks associated with digital privacy during electronic repairs.
The investigation began after the parents of a 17-year-old girl discovered that private photographs and videos of their daughter had begun circulating on various social media platforms.
According to the victim's statement, the content was leaked shortly after she entrusted her smartphone to the suspect for technical repairs.
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Acting on the family's complaint, the PNP Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit-Caraga (RACU-13) tracked the suspect to his residence.
During the operation, authorities utilized a digital warrant to seize several electronic devices belonging to the technician.
Preliminary forensic examinations reportedly uncovered the victim’s sensitive files still saved on the suspect's personal mobile phone.
Police Colonel Lemuel Gonda, Chief of RACU-13, confirmed that the suspect did not resist arrest but will face severe legal consequences.
The technician is currently being charged with violations of Republic Act 11930, also known as the Anti-Online S3xual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child S3xual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act.
This recent legislation provides more stringent penalties for individuals who facilitate or distribute exploitative materials involving minors, regardless of whether the perpetrator is a relative or a third-party service provider.
"This case serves as a warning to service professionals who abuse the trust of their clients," Gonda stated during a press briefing.
Cybersecurity experts advise the public to take proactive measures when bringing devices to repair shops.
Users are encouraged to utilize "Maintenance Mode" features, available on most modern Android and iOS devices, which lock personal data while allowing technicians access to hardware diagnostics.
For older models, experts recommend backing up files and performing a factory reset before handing over the device to ensure that sensitive information remains out of reach.
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