‘MOST WANTED SWINDLER’. Laguna police operatives serve a warrant of arrest against "Ralph" (in stripes) Calabarzon's "most wanted swindler" on Thursday (March 7, 2024). No bail was recommended for the suspect facing multiple syndicated estafa cases. (Photo courtesy of LPPO)
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The most notorious con artist in Calabarzon region has finally been put behind bars, the police chief of this province announced on Friday.
Col. Gauvin Unos, acting director of the Laguna Police Provincial Office (LPPO), told reporters that the suspect, identified only as “Ralph,” was arrested by lawmen from his hiding place in Biñan City on Thursday.
The police operatives were armed with a warrant of arrest issued by Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 153 of Biñan City, Unos said.
The suspect was earlier listed by the Philippine National Police as Calabarzon’s “most wanted person for swindling,” and has been the subject of a manhunt until his capture.
Unos attributed the suspect’s arrest to the efforts of the Barangay Intelligence Unit (BIU) and concerned citizens.
“With the successful arrest of (the) suspect, justice will now be given to his victims,” he said.
The accused is currently detained at the Biñan City Police Station custodial facility with no bail recommended. (PNA)
