07/08/2026
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Camp BGen Rafael T. Crame, Quezon City β The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP AKG), under the leadership of PBGEN EDWIN C BALLES, Director, PNP AKG, through its Mindanao Field Unit (MFU) β Iligan Satellite Office as Lead Unit, in close coordination with PNP Special Action Force, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency 10, Mindanao Area Police Intelligence Office, Police Regional Office 10, Regional Intelligence Unit 10, and 1st Division, Philippine Army, successfully arrested a Most Wanted Person for the crime of Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention (Violation of Article 267, Revised Penal Code) on August 7, 2026, at about 11:00AM, at East PoblaciΓ³n, Pascan Road, Balo-i, Lanao del Norte.
The arrested individual was identified as Junaid Arumpac Pascan a.k.a. Junaid Ali Arumpac βEliotβ. He was arrested by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest issued on November 28, 2025 by Hon. Mylene Amerol Macumbal, Presiding Judge of Regional Trial Court, Tenth Judicial Region, Branch 3, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, for Violation of Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code (Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention) under Criminal Case No. 25-32038, with no bail recommended.
As a background, Pascan is one of the accused in the kidnapping of a 47-year-old male Commissioned Officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and a resident of P5, Marawi City which transpired on September 14, 2025 along the National Highway in Sitio Payawan, Barangay Adapun Ali, Balo-i, Lanao del Norte.
Following the arrest, arrested individual is temporarily detained under the custody of AKG MFU-Iligan Satellite Office, pending the issuance of a Commitment Order by the issuing court.
"This successful operation demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group, in close coordination with our military, intelligence, and local law enforcement partners, to relentlessly pursue fugitives and ensure that those who violate the law are brought to justice. No one is above the law. Regardless of how long they evade authorities or where they attempt to hide, they will be found and held accountable for their actions. We commend all our personnel and partner agencies for this remarkable achievement. Your dedication, vigilance, professionalism, and seamless coordination were instrumental in the success of this operation and serve as a testament to our collective resolve in protecting the safety, security, and freedom of our people. To the criminal elements: we will never cease in our pursuit of justice. We will remain steadfast in our mission, and the law will always prevail. Justice will be served." said PBGEN BALLES.