Man arrested for charging PCG applicants P350,000
Authorities arrest a man allegedly charging P350,000 from Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) applicants in an entrapment operation in Manila on Thursday, May 22, 2025. —Photo from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group
MANILA, Philippines — A man was arrested in Manila for allegedly charging Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) applicants P350,000 to enter the agency.
The arrest was the result of an entrapment operation last Thursday at the corner of P. Campa Street and España Boulevard, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said in a statement on Saturday.
“Complaints of applicants for the Philippine Coast Guard [alleged] that the suspect misrepresented himself to have connection and influence in the PCG and that he can help them in the recruitment and selection process,” the CIDG detailed.
“Allegedly, each applicant can have a guaranteed entry to the PCG for a P350,000 payment,” the police unit added.
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The suspect will be brought before the National Prosecution Service to face charge for violating Article 315 of the Revised Penal Code, which pertains to estafa or swindling.
