Beware of counterfeit money, this is a warning from the authorities following the expected rise in activities by lawless elements leading to the Christmas season.

The warning came after a member of the LGBT community was arrested for using fake money in his grocery purchase in a convenience store in Barangay Tejero, Cebu City in the morning of October 14, 2024.

The suspect was identified as Marvin Navarro Pasatiempo, 31 years old, a resident of Sitio Kalubihan, Banawa Paris Hills, Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City.

The suspect was about to pay for various grocery items, but the cashier determined that the bills were fake.

The suspect was taken to the Waterfront Police Station 3 of the Cebu City Police Office.

Confiscated from the suspect were 16 pieces of bogus P1,000 bill.

The suspect kept mum when he was asked for comment on his arrest.