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Manila Bulletin devider devider LTO, NBI arrest fake ID makers, warn public vs. fake IDs, license cards

LTO, NBI arrest fake ID makers, warn public vs. fake IDs, license cards

Published Sep 26, 2018 02:04 pm
By Alexandria Dennise San Juan The Land Transportation Office (LTO) advised the public not to patronize fake government identifications cards following the confiscation of more than 300 fake license cards in separate entrapment operations along Recto Avenue in Manila this month. According to the LTO, the entrapment operations were conducted by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation-Anti-Graft Division (NBI-ADG) which stemmed from the report submitted by the transportation agency on the proliferation of fake licenses and IDs in Metro Manila. (MANILA BULLETIN) (MANILA BULLETIN) The raiding team conducted its latest operation in a compound along Recto Avenue last September 19 with some barangay officials after receiving reports that fake LTO-issued IDs and licensed were being produced there. After the operation, authorities were able to confiscate a total of 342 fake LTO license cards, 23 LTO license official receipts, 65 blank LTO license official receipts, 370 blank PVC cards, and an ID card cutter. Further investigation showed that the compound was owned by a Minda Delos Santos and is being rented by certain "Jong" and "Jennifer." They will be charged for multiple counts of violation of the Land Transportation and Tariff Code. Meanwhile, in another operation also along C.M. Recto Avenue in Manila last September 12, authorities spotted that government IDs and other public documents were being falsified in plain sight. An undercover NBI-ADG agent said they were offered for falsifying an LTO drivers' license for P1,000 and a Philippine passport for P3,500. An entrapment operation immediately ensued and search warrants were served. After the operation, eight people were arrested. They were identified by authorities as Dexter De Guzman, Roger Benitez, Arlene Dela Cruz, Mary Grace Trajano, Joshua Pascua, R-Jay Mercado, Samuel Dolendo and Susan De Guzman, who were caught in the act of manufacturing fake IDs and documents. The NBI also seized paraphernalia including computer sets, printers, scanners, laminating machines, and dry seal. Arrested suspects were brought to the NBI Headquarters in Manila and were charged for violation of the New Passport Act of 1996 and the Land Transportation and Tariff Code. According to the LTO, members of the barangay council will also be investigated by the NBI for possible administrative or criminal liability for their failure to prevent the proliferation of these illegal activities in their jurisdiction. LTO Chief Edgar Galvante also thanked and extended his support to the NBI and the Department of Interior and Local Government for arresting the suspects. "The LTO will support and rally behind the DILG on any legal action that he may initiate against barangay officials who deliberately tolerate the existence of business establishments engaged in the production of fake documents," Galvante said.
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