PNP to travelers: Beware of the ‘laglag-barya’ gang

Travelers may do well to be on guard against the "Laglag-Barya" gang, especially aboard public utility vehicles, the Philippine National Police said.

In an advisory, the Metro Manila police said this gang targets provincial and city operation buses, passenger jeeps, and railway stations.

"Members of this gang drop coins or small bills near the victim. While the victim helps to scoop up the money, other gang members start robbing the victim," it said.

But in most cases, the police also noted a gang member will usually blend with the crowd and serve as a lookout or stopper when someone tries to run after the other gang members. — Joel Locsin/LBG, GMA News