AN intelligence-driven entrapment operation by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) led to the arrest of a 34-year-old woman for allegedly posing as a business permit “fixer” and attempting to extort ₱200,000 from a local business owner on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Joint elements from the Makati City Police Station—including the Station Investigation and Detective Management Section (SIDMS), Station Intelligence Section (SIS), and Sub-Station 3 (San Isidro)—executed the sting at around 5:00 PM in Barangay Pio Del Pilar.
According to police reports, the suspect offered to expedite the processing of official business permits for the complainant.
Between June 11 and August 7, 2026, the victim transferred a total of ₱422,812 through bank transfers and GCash transactions.
The suspect subsequently demanded an additional ₱200,000 before releasing the alleged documents, prompting the victim to contact law enforcement.
Prior to the operation, police prepared and inventoried marked entrapment money consisting of two genuine ₱1,000 bills combined with 98 pieces of ₱1,000 boodle money.
Undercover officers personally witnessed the transaction and moved in immediately as the suspect accepted the marked cash.
Officers recovered the marked bills, boodle money, and a silver Oppo Reno 8 smartphone used in the scheme.
The suspect was informed of her constitutional rights, exercised her right to remain silent, and was taken into custody for booking and documentation.
She faces formal inquest proceedings before the Makati City Prosecutor’s Office for Robbery/Extortion and Estafa under the Revised Penal Code, alongside violations of Republic Act 11032, or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018.
“Ang serbisyo publiko ay hindi dapat gawing paraan ng panlilinlang,” PBGEN Abrahano said, warning that those exploiting government processes for illegal profit will face full prosecution under the law.
