Man jailed in Quezon City for allegedly extorting ex-girlfriend over private images
- A 26-year-old man was arrested in an entrapment operation in Novaliches, Quezon City
- He allegedly demanded money from his former girlfriend in exchange for not releasing sensitive videos and photos
- Police said the victim had already handed over about P20,000 before seeking help
- The suspect denied the accusations but now faces multiple criminal charges
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A 26-year-old man was taken into custody in Novaliches, Quezon City, after he allegedly attempted to extort money from his former girlfriend in exchange for not spreading her private videos and photos, police said.
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Authorities carried out an entrapment operation in Barangay San Bartolome, where the suspect was seen resisting arrest and attempting to flee before being subdued and handcuffed.
According to investigators, the pair had originally agreed to meet inside a fast-food restaurant at a mall, but the suspect later changed the meeting place to an outdoor area where officers were already positioned.
“Ang usapan kasi nila dapat magkikita sila sa isang mall, sa loob ng isang fast food chain. Ngunit hindi dumating 'yung lalaki. May message siya na sa labas na lang daw sila magkikita. At 'yun na nga, buti na lang nakahanda 'yung mga operatiba natin, nakapwesto na rin sa labas. Namataan din agad 'yung suspek,” says Police Lieutenant Colonel Michael John Villanueva, commander of the Novaliches Police Station.
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Police said the 25-year-old victim first reported the incident on February 2, claiming she had already given the suspect money twice totaling around P20,000.
The man allegedly continued threatening her and demanded another P20,000, prompting authorities to launch the operation on February 9.
“Ilang beses na raw ginawa sa kaniya. Parang nakakadalawang beses na sa kaniya. At ito ay parang pangatlong beses na hiningian siya. Kaya 'yun nga, napagpasyahan niya na ipahuli na itong ex-boyfriend niya,” says Villanueva.
Investigators recovered the marked cash and the motorcycle used by the suspect. Police also confirmed the couple had separated in November after a three-month relationship.
Now detained at the Novaliches Police Station, the suspect denied the allegations.
“Bluff lang po ‘yun. Wala po ako talagang record. Sabi niya po kasi tutulungan niya po ako,” says the suspect.
He is facing complaints for robbery extortion, resistance and disobedience to a person in authority, and violation of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004.
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