Cops nab construction worker for blackmailing teen with videos

Cops nab construction worker for blackmailing teen with videos

/ 06:10 PM January 14, 2025

Manila police arrested a 50-year-old male construction worker for blackmailing a 19-year-old female with explicit videos, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) announced on Tuesday.

Handcuffed man. STOCK PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Manila police arrested a 50-year-old male construction worker for blackmailing a 19-year-old female with explicit videos, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) announced on Tuesday.

According to the PNP ACG’s report, the victim met the suspect online and then engaged in sexual activity with him.

Article continues after this advertisement

READ: Sextortion: The sinister side of online romance

FEATURED STORIES

When she refused to interact with him anymore, the man threatened to share her explicit photos and videos to her family and friends, prompting authorities to launch an entrapment operation.

He faces charges for grave coercion and violation of the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act, both in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Law.

Article continues after this advertisement

READ: PNP partners with TikTok to boost drive vs online scams, exploitation

Article continues after this advertisement

Further, the ACG noted that it logged 10 cases of voyeurism between Jan. 1 and Jan. 9, 2025, higher than the four voyeurism cases it recorded during the same period in 2024.

Article continues after this advertisement

“The PNP ACG reminds everyone that such acts are serious violations of the law, punishable by severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment,” Director Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang said in a statement.

“If you are a victim of online abuse, report it to us immediately so we can take swift action,” Yang added.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: arrest, Blackmail, COPS, Teen, voyeurism

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2025 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.