A man was arrested in Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya for pretending to be a police officer.

The suspect is identified as 31-year-old man from Macabebe, Pampanga.

He was detained following a complaint from a 33-year-old victim.

According to police, the suspect claimed to be a member of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Special Action Force and even showed a fake police ID to borrow money.

The suspect now faces charges for usurpation of authority under Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code.