The Philippine National Police (PNP), through the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), successfully conducted a court-ordered operation on June 15, 2026, in Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City, resulting in the arrest of a provincial most wanted person and twelve other individuals allegedly involved in illegal online gaming activities.
The operation was carried out pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued by a Quezon City court for violations of Republic Act No. 8484 and Republic Act No. 10175. During the service of the warrant, operatives observed ongoing online gaming activity in the premises, prompting immediate police action in accordance with standard procedures and coordination protocols.
Authorities recovered and secured various ICT equipment, including desktop computers, laptops, mobile phones, storage devices, and other digital peripherals believed to have been used in the activity. These items were properly inventoried and documented in the presence of required witnesses, including barangay officials and security personnel, to ensure transparency and adherence to due process.
Initial verification with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation indicated that the online platforms being accessed and utilized during the operation were not authorized, in line with existing regulations following the national prohibition on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations.
Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., PNP Chief, commended the operatives for their swift and coordinated action, emphasizing that such operations reflect the organization’s commitment to uphold the law while respecting due process. “Patuloy po ang ating trabaho para masigurong ang batas ay naipatutupad nang maayos at walang sinasayang na pagkakataon para protektahan ang publiko,” he said.
Authorities noted that further investigation is underway to determine the full extent of the activity and possible violations of existing laws and regulations.
PNP reaffirmed its continuing commitment to responsive and community-centered policing, ensuring that all illegal activities are addressed decisively yet professionally, as it advances the vision of a “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”
