Rufa Mae Quinto's lawyer says she has warrant of arrest, claims she's a 'victim'

Rufa Mae Quinto's lawyer, Atty. Mary Louise Reyes, confirmed that the actress has a standing warrant of arrest.

According to a report on "24 Oras," Monday, she is facing a case in relation to the issue of Dermacare, the same company involved in the arrest of actress-entrepreneur Neri Naig.

Reyes said that Quinto is charged with 14 counts of violation of Section 8 of the Securities Regulation Code, which states that securities such as shares and investments may not be sold in the Philippines without a registration statement duly filed with and approved by the SEC.

She clarified, however, that Quinto is not facing a large-scale estafa complaint.

"She will face those charges... mag-voluntary surrender siya and magpo-post po kami ng bail for that. She's worried kasi hindi naman totoo 'yung allegations kasi my client po is just a brand ambassador, a model-endorser," Reyes said.

"Ni hindi sa kanya nakapagbayad ng downpayment, tapos 'yung mga tseke po puro tumalbog. Lahat po 'yan hawak naman po namin 'yung ebidensya, ipe-present naming sa court."

Reyes said Quinto is still considering whether she will file a case.

In September 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released an advisory about Dermacare-Beyond Skin Care Solutions, saying that the company was not authorized to solicit investments because they are not registered and have no license to sell securities.

In the same advisory, the commission said that salesmen, brokers, dealers, agents, promoters, influencers, and endorsers of Dermacare may be sued.

GMA Integrated News is still trying to reach out to Dermacare for comment.

—MGP, GMA Integrated News