SAN PEDRO CITY – Police arrested 13 Nigerian nationals and a Filipino accomplice allegedly behind an “online scamming syndicate” that victimized Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and other nationalities during raids conducted overnight in Imus City in Cavite province. Audi Madrideo said members of what he described as an “online syndicate” would create fraudulent Facebook accounts, with stolen photos and profiles, and pose as members of the United States military. Nandi led authorities to other members of the group who were consequently collared from three apartments in Imus City. The catch, however, was that in order for them to allegedly send the package, the victims had to wire some money first in the guise of shipping or customs fees. It was allegedly the same group that faced complaints in Pasay City and Las Piñas City before they moved to Cavite province.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 04, 2018 02:48 UTC