Three arrested in Las Piñas over love scam

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday reported the arrest of three suspects allegedly orchestrating a romance scam in Las Pias City, nicking over P200,000 from their victim.

Two of the suspects were of Nigerian descent, while the other was Filipino, PNP chief PGen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said, identifying the suspects as Leanna Veronica Padua, 23, Filipino; Precious Samuel, 23, Nigerian; and Ushahemba Ijirzua, 23, Nigerian.

All three were arrested in a joint police operation of the Southern District Anti-Cybercrime Team (SDACT) and Las Pias City Police Station for Violation of Article 315 of the Revised Penal Code (Swindling/Estafa) in relation to Secti…

Keep on reading: Three arrested in Las Piñas over love scam