ORMOC CITY — Police arrested a 21-year-old woman listed as the No. 3 most wanted person at the city level in the city after she was served warrants for 34 counts of estafa allegedly committed through online transactions.
The suspect, identified only by the alias “Jona,” was apprehended on March 2, 2026 in Barangay Liloan by operatives of the Ormoc City Police Station 3.
Police said the suspect is a resident of Sitio Bahay in the same barangay and is currently unemployed.
Authorities said the arrest was carried out by virtue of a warrant for 34 counts of estafa under Article 315, paragraph 2(a) of the Revised Penal Code in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
Investigators said the cases stemmed from alleged fraudulent online transactions in which the suspect reportedly used digital platforms to deceive victims.
Court records showed that the total recommended bail for the charges was set at P1,020,000.
Police said the suspect was informed of the nature of her arrest and apprised of her constitutional rights, including those under Republic Act No. 7438 and Republic Act No. 9745.
She was subsequently taken into police custody for proper documentation and detention while awaiting further court proceedings.
(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)
