Four Arrested for Selling Unregistered Electronics in Pasig
Authorities apprehended four individuals involved in selling unregistered electronics worth P70 million in Pasig City, sources said Thursday. The Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) conducted the operation in two barangays on July 30, catching the suspects red-handed.
The four suspects were found selling various devices such as phones and laptops without the necessary approval from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). These actions violate local laws regulating the sale of telecommunications equipment and consumer protection.
Seized Electronics Worth Millions
During the raid, authorities confiscated a wide range of high-end electronics. The haul included 111 iPads, 68 MacBook Air laptops, 60 iPhone 15 Pro Max units, 49 iPad Minis, 39 iPad Pro 11 models, and 30 iPad Air devices. They also seized 30 Samsung Galaxy Flip XY phones, 21 iPhone 16 Pro Max phones, 10 MacBook M3 laptops, seven MacBook Pros, seven Galaxy S25 Ultra units, and three Galaxy S25 phones.
Legal Charges Filed Against Suspects
The suspects now face charges filed before the National Prosecution Service. They are accused of violating Republic Act No. 7925, also known as the Public Telecommunications Policy Act, alongside Section 2 of NTC Memorandum Circular 08-08-2004A. Additionally, they face charges related to Republic Act No. 7394 (The Consumer Act of the Philippines) and Republic Act No. 10175 (The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012).
Local authorities urge the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities in their neighborhoods. This vigilance helps protect communities from illegal trade and counterfeit products.
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