A 42-year-old man was arrested in Naga City, Camarines Sur for allegedly blackmailing his ex-girlfriend using private photos and videos.
The operation was conducted by the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit (RACU) in Naga City.
The girl said her ex-boyfriend threatened to post their private photos and videos on social media if she would not go back to him.
“Sabi niya po na ipo-post niya ang mga video or mga screenshot na maselan tapos nag-abot po sa point na, chinat na niya ang mga barkada ko, ipapahiling niya daa po ang mga video ko,” the victim said.
Out of fear, the victim reported the situation to authorities.
The two agreed to meet in Naga City where authorities waited to arrest the suspect.
Police said the suspect may face charges under the Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, as well as the Safe Spaces Act, in connection with the Cybercrime Law.
Authorities remind the public to not allow their intimate moments to be captured in photos or videos to prevent similar incidents.
“Paalala natin sa ating mga kababayan na kung maari — lalong-lalo na dun sa mga babae — na kung magkakaroon man sila ng lovemaking wag silang papayag na kunan ng larawan o video, para hindi ito magamit na pang blackmail sa kanila,” PCPT Angelo Babagay, Team Leader, RACU Naga City & Camarines Sur, said.
