14M Peso Drug Bust and Scam Ring Broken in Quezon City

Quezon City Bust: Filipino-Indian National and Call Center Agent Arrested in 14M Peso Shabu, Scam Case Quezon City, Philippines - In a joint operation, authorities in Quezon City recently arrested a Filipino-Indian national and a call center agent for allegedly running a sophisticated scam targeting businessmen. The suspects, who posed as legitimate entrepreneurs, defrauded at least nine victims. In a separate but related operation, police seized approximately 14 million pesos worth of shabu, a significant drug bust. "Halos P14-M halaga ng shabu, nasabat; suspek, arestado," stated the GMA News report, which provided exclusive video footage of the arrests. The video showed the suspects being apprehended and the subsequent discovery of the drugs. Police reports indicate the suspects have a history of involvement in illegal activities. The call center agent is believed to have acted as an accomplice, assisting in the fraudulent scheme. One of the victims stated, "It's hard-earned money. I won't let them get away with it." This highlights the emotional impact of the crime on the victims. The successful operation underscores the ongoing efforts of Philippine law enforcement to combat both financial crimes and drug trafficking. The large amount of shabu seized suggests a significant disruption of the illegal drug trade in the area.