PASAY CITY – A 55-year-old businessman from Quezon City was apprehended at the Domestic Arrival Area of NAIA Terminal 3 on May 6, 2026, following a joint police operation targeting individuals with standing warrants of arrest. The arrest was made in connection with multiple violations of Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 (BP 22), also known as the Bouncing Checks Law.
According to a report from the NAIA Police Station 3 (NPS 3) of the PNP Aviation Security Group (PNP AVSEGROUP), the operation was initiated after receiving information from a complainant who coordinated with Barbosa Police Station 14 of the Manila Police District (MPD). The complainant alerted authorities about the arrival of the accused from Zamboanga.
Arrest Details
- Personnel from NPS 3, in collaboration with the Special Operations Unit-Special Reaction Team (SOU-SRT), acted swiftly to verify the report.
- The accused was located at the Domestic Arrival Area of NAIA Terminal 3 and was immediately apprehended.
- He was brought to the NPS 3 office for investigation and later served a Bench Warrant of Arrest issued by the Metropolitan Trial Court of Quezon City.
Charges and Bail
The businessman faces three criminal cases for violations of BP 22. The court has set a recommended bail amounting to Php90,000.
Observance of Legal Procedures
Authorities ensured that the accused was informed of his constitutional rights during the arrest. Standard operating procedures were strictly followed throughout the operation. After the initial investigation, the accused was turned over to Barbosa Police Station 14 for proper disposition.
Statement from PNP AVSEGROUP
PBGEN Dionisio B. Bartolome Jr., Director of the PNP AVSEGROUP, emphasized the importance of maintaining airport security and ensuring that fugitives cannot use airports as safe havens. He stated, “The PNP AVSEGROUP remains steadfast in supporting lawful operations and strengthening airport security through vigilance, coordination, and swift police action.”
This arrest highlights the continued efforts of law enforcement agencies to uphold the law and ensure public safety within airport premises.
For more updates on this case, stay tuned to official reports from the PNP AVSEGROUP and related authorities.