NBI arrests man for assaulting, threatening ex-partner
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a man who allegedly assaulted and threatened his former partner.
In a statement on Tuesday, the NBI said the hot pursuit operation against the suspect in Pasay City followed a complaint filed by his ex-partner before the NBI Cybercrime Division on April 10.
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The woman complained that the suspect posed as single despite being married. She began a romantic relationship with him in 2018.
As the relationship progressed, the suspect turned abusive, involving repeated acts of physical violence, intimidation, harassment, and unlawful entry even after their separation in December 2023.
“On March 6, 2026, the subject forcibly entered the complainant’s residence, physically assaulted and raped her, and recorded the act without her consent. He subsequently used the video to threaten, humiliate, and coerce her, and later disseminated it to third parties when she refused to comply,” the NBI said in its statement.
“The subject also committed acts of robbery, theft, and grave threats, including an incident on April 16, 2026, in Baclaran, Pasay City, and continued sending death threats through social media while displaying images of a firearm,” it added.
Even after being under protective custody, the NBI said the woman continued to receive threats from the suspect, including a direct remark that he would kill her.
The NBI operatives carried out a hot pursuit operation after receiving the complaint and arrested the suspect.
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The agents recovered a screwdriver from the suspect, which further raised concern for the complainant’s safety had authorities not intervened.
The suspect was presented for inquest at the Pasay City Office of the City Prosecutor and is facing alleged violations of the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act, the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, grave threats, grave coercion, and robbery. /mcm /atm
