03/06/2026
PNP CYBER OPERATIONS YIELD 153 ARRESTS AND 145 CASES FILED
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported strong operational gains in its cybercrime campaign for the month of May 2026, highlighting sustained efforts to protect the public from evolving online threats and strengthen trust and safety in the digital space.
From May 1 to 31, 2026, the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group recorded significant progress in case build-up and enforcement actions. A total of 145 cases were referred for filing, consisting of 105 regular filings and 40 inquest proceedings. During the same period, cyber operatives arrested 45 individuals by virtue of duly issued warrants, while 45 others were apprehended through entrapment operations.
A further 63 suspects were arrested in the implementation of warrants to search, seize, and examine computer data, and 17 individuals were convicted in cyber-related cases.
The unit also intensified its investigative and digital enforcement work, carrying out 140 warrants to disclose computer data, along with additional warrants supporting forensic and technical examination processes. Operational activity remained high, with 2,124 cyber patrols conducted nationwide, 66 digital forensic examinations completed, and 7 victims of cybercrime successfully rescued and assisted.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the accomplishments, stressing that these gains reflect a more proactive and responsive police organization adapting to the realities of modern crime. He noted that the PNP continues to strengthen its capabilities to ensure that online spaces remain safe and accountable.
“Patuloy nating pinapalakas ang kakayahan ng ating mga cyber operatives dahil ang krimen ngayon ay hindi na lamang sa lansangan nangyayari, kundi pati na rin sa digital na mundo. We are making sure that our response is faster, smarter, and more coordinated,” the Chief PNP said, adding that the public can expect sustained efforts against all forms of cybercrime.
He also emphasized that these results are aligned with ongoing reforms under the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly the Enhanced Managing Police Operations framework, which guides field units toward more intelligence-driven and technology-enabled policing. The direction of the national government under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. continues to reinforce these initiatives, especially in improving digital safety and public service delivery.
As the PNP continues to move forward, it reaffirms its commitment to a more responsive and trusted police service, ensuring that law enforcement keeps pace with the rapidly changing threat landscape. This latest accomplishment underscores the organization’s ongoing transformation guided by the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, as it further strengthens its presence both on the ground and in cyberspace.
(PNP-PIO)
