The arrest followed a sting operation where the suspect was found selling endangered leopard geckos. The transaction involved an initial down payment via GCash, followed by a physical exchange of the wildlife for the remaining payment at a prearranged location.
Recovered from the suspect, Marquez, were four live leopard geckos and a smartphone used in illegal dealings.
Marquez has been charged under Section 27, paragraphs E (trading of wildlife) and F (possession of wildlife) of Republic Act No. 917, the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act, in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175, also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
GCash issued a stern warning against the misuse of its services for criminal purposes.
“GCash is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding user funds and preventing the platform from being exploited for illicit activities. As the largest digital ecosystem in the country, we maintain a proactive partnership with law enforcement agencies, such as the PNP-ACG, to ensure that our app remains a secure and trustworthy finance app,” said GCash Vice President for Corporate Communications Gilda Maquilan.
The PNP emphasizes the importance of reporting crimes to bring offenders to justice. They encourage the public to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group. Users can contact the PNP-ACG through their hotlines at (02) 8414-1560 or 0998-598-8116, or via email at acg@pnp.gov.ph.
GCash echoed this call, reminding users that they can also report cybercrimes to the GCash Help Center in the app or at help.gcash.com. Users can also message Gigi on the website and type “I want to report a scam.”
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FAQs
1. What was the suspect charged with? The suspect, Marquez, was charged under Section 27, paragraphs E (trading of wildlife) and F (possession of wildlife) of Republic Act No. 917, the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act, in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175, also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
2. How did the transaction take place? The transaction involved an initial down payment made through GCash, followed by a physical exchange of the wildlife for the remaining payment at a prearranged meeting place.
3. What did GCash say about the misuse of its services? GCash issued a stern warning against the misuse of its services for criminal purposes and emphasized its commitment to safeguarding user funds and preventing the platform from being exploited for illicit activities.
4. How can the public report suspicious activities? The public can report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group. Users can contact the PNP-ACG through their hotlines at (02) 8414-1560 or 0998-598-8116, or via email at acg@pnp.gov.ph. Additionally, cybercrimes can be reported to the GCash Help Center in the app or at help.gcash.com. Users can also message Gigi on the website and type “I want to report a scam.”
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