PNP files criminal case against vlogger for Duterte raid disinformation

The Philippine National Police (PNP) filed a criminal case on Tuesday against a Davao-based vlogger for spreading disinformation about a supposed raid on former President Rodrigo Duterte's house in Davao City.

According to PNP chief information officer Col. Randulf Tuaño, the complaint was filed under Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code and Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012) by the Joint Anti-Fake News Action Committee.

The vlogger claimed that around 30 Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and 90 Special Action Force personnel from Luzon would raid Duterte's house on April 30, prompting supporters to gather at his residence.

Tuaño noted that this filing marks the first action of the newly established Anti-Fake News Action Committee aimed at cracking down on individuals spreading disinformation.

The task force includes various government agencies tasked with investigating and initiating legal action against those spreading false information related to peace and order and national security.

CIDG operatives also arrested three individuals in a viral video posing as passengers while stealing from commuters on Commonwealth Avenue.