Major Scam Hub Busted in Cebu: 31 Arrested

Cebu Scam Hub Bust: 31 Arrested in NBI Raid Cebu City, Philippines – In a major crackdown on online scams, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Central Visayas arrested 31 individuals, including Filipinos and Taiwanese nationals, on June 6, 2025. The suspects were operating a sophisticated scam hub in a Lapu-Lapu City subdivision. Authorities seized a large quantity of computers, cell phones, and other equipment used to conduct the fraudulent online shopping operations. "This was a significant operation," stated Atty. Renan Oliva, Regional Director of NBI Central Visayas, in an interview shown in the video. "We are working with the Bureau of Immigration to investigate any potential criminal records of the foreign nationals involved." The video shows footage of the raid, showcasing the scale of the operation and the evidence collected. The suspects are currently detained at the NBI detention facility and face multiple charges related to the scam. The successful raid highlights the ongoing efforts to combat online fraud in the Philippines.