NBI nabs suspect for allegedly defrauding forwarding company

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday announced the arrest of a suspect in Bataan who allegedly defrauded a forwarding company by exploiting a cash-on-delivery (COD) process.

According to the NBI, the suspect was apprehended during an entrapment operation on December 3.  

Pretending to lack the cash to pay for electronic products worth P64,421, the suspect claimed to be unable to leave his child at home and requested the delivery staff to withdraw money on his behalf.

NBI operatives observed the suspect leaving his house minutes later with a duffel bag and the parcel.

The operatives promptly intercepted and arrested him.

Recovered from the suspect were high-end electronic products and accessories,  packaging materials, and tools used in the fraudulent operation.

The suspect underwent inquest proceedings before the Office of the  Provincial Prosecutor of Bataan on charges of estafa (swindling) under the Revised Penal Code, among other possible offenses. — DVM, GMA Integrated News