1. Falsification of public documents
2. Alleged suspect behind fake business permits.

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Arrest Made in Fake Business Permits Scam in Bacolod City

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) successfully carried out an entrapment operation over the weekend, leading to the apprehension of an individual allegedly involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit business permits in Bacolod City. This operation marks a significant step towards curbing fraudulent activities that could potentially harm the city’s tax collection.

Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez expressed his commitment to thoroughly investigate and combat such illegal practices in order to safeguard the city’s economic interests. The incident has prompted city officials to take precautionary measures to prevent the recurrence of similar offenses.

City Legal Officer Atty. Romeo Carlos Ting Jr. confirmed that inquest proceedings were conducted on Monday following the filing of criminal charges against the suspect by the NBI-Bacolod. The suspect, identified as Jamoun Oliveros, faces charges for violating Articles 172 and 176 of the Revised Penal Code, specifically related to the falsification of public documents. Additionally, Ting mentioned that the establishment owner, Rodrigo Diose Jr., may also face charges for his alleged involvement in the conspiracy.

The suspect, Oliveros, is accused of creating a range of forged documents, including government forms and identification cards, which appeared remarkably genuine. These counterfeit documents were reportedly produced and used within an establishment located at the Plaza Mart in Bacolod City.

In light of this incident, Mayor Benitez urged the public to exercise caution and always verify the authenticity of business permits by scanning the embedded Quick Response (QR) codes. This precautionary step will help ensure that permits are legitimate and compliant with the city’s regulations.

According to the suspect, clients were charged between P1,000 to P1,300 for these fraudulent business permits, a significantly lower amount compared to the legally processed permits issued by Bacolod City’s Permit and Licensing Office. Mayor Benitez emphasized that the city has already witnessed an improvement in its business tax collection, and he anticipates even higher figures in the future.

Furthermore, Atty. Ting clarified that the recent entrapment operation should not be confused with another ongoing investigation by the NBI involving three city employees. These employees are currently being probed for their alleged involvement in the creation and distribution of fake business permits.

The arrest made as a result of the NBI’s entrapment operation serves as a stern warning to those engaging in fraudulent activities. Bacolod City remains steadfast in its commitment to combatting such crimes and upholding the integrity of its business sector.

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