Man nabbed for alleged ‘sextortion’ attempt vs. ex

A man was nabbed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Montalban, Rizal for allegedly threatening to release private photos and videos of his former girlfriend if she does not engage in sexual activities with him.

The suspect will face charges of violating Republic Act 9262, or anti-violence against women and children and the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act, as well as making grave threats.

“Sinasabi nga na ikakalat niya ang kaniyang mga sensitibong larawan at mga videos at tinatakot din na papatayin  ang kaniyang pamilya at ang kaniyang nanay,” NBI spokesperson Gisele Garcia-Dumalo said in John Consulta's exclusive report on GMA’s “24 Oras Weekend” on Sunday.

“Dahil nga sa ginagawang online blackmailing na ginagawa ng ating subject sa kaniyang victim, napakahalaga na kapag mayroong mga ganitong pangyayari ay magsumbong agad sa ating opisina para maaksyunan namin ito kaagad,” she added.

(He was saying that he would leak sensitive images and videos, and he was threatening to kill the family and the mother

Because of the online blackmailing that the subject did to his victim, it is very important that such instances are immediately reported to our office so immediate action can also be taken.)

The suspect is currently detained at the NBI Detention Facility. — Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas/BM, GMA Integrated News