Man arrested by officemates for allegedly installing spycam in washroom  

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MANILA, Philippines — A 49-year-old man has been seized by his officemates in Mandaluyong City for allegedly installing a camera in the office comfort room.

The Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cyber Crime Group (PNP-ACG) said Friday that the arrest of suspect Wilfredo Torres Mendoza came after a female employee reported noticing something unusual in their lavatory.

“She saw an adhesive green tape above at the hidden parts of the sink, and when upon checking on it, she discovered a camera wrapped in foil connected with a power bank,” the PNP-ACG said in a report.

The complainant claimed that before she entered the comfort room, she saw Mendoza spend a long time inside, according to the PNP-ACG.

Mendoza was collared by his officemates on Thursday, January 5, and later turned over to the Eastern Police District anti-cybercrime team (EDACT).

“Acting upon the report, the team immediately responded, however, upon arrival of the said place, the suspect was already arrested by their officemates,” the PNP-ACG said.

The police said the office workers took matters into their own hands after Mendoza allegedly tried to escape. The police also said Mendoza was found in possession of a cellphone, a power bank, and a CCTV.

“Arrested suspect was brought to EDACT office for booking procedure, mug shot, and documentation prior inquest proceedings before the office of the Prosecutor’s Office in Mandaluyong City,” the PNP-ACG said.

Mendoza will be facing multiple possible charges, including violation of  Republic Act 9995 (Anti-photo and video voyeurism act), Republic Act 9262 (Violence Against Women and Children act), and Republic Act 11313 (Safe Space Act), according to police.

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