SIX foreign nationals were arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation – National Capital Region (NBI-NCR) for illegally accessing bank accounts. The arrests follow the February 4, 2025 apprehension of Chinese national Sun Guyoung and his Filipino interpreter, Tony Perez Go, in Makati City.
On February 10, 2025, NBI-NCR agents executed a Warrant to Search, Seize, and Examine Computer Data (WSSECD) at Unit 1605, Echelon Tower Condominium in Manila. This resulted in the arrest of Cai Yusheng, Cai Xiangyong, Li Chengwa, Qiu Qiyiu, Nguyen Thi Dung, and Qui Qingquan.
Authorities allege that Cai Yusheng, Cai Xiangyong, and Li Chengwa were operating a payment scheme using information gathered from a “love scam hub” in Makati. This information was used to transfer funds from illegally accessed bank accounts to accounts under their control.
Qiu Qiyiu, Nguyen Thi Dung, and Qui Qingquan were also present and had access to online bank accounts and the ability to generate One-Time Passwords (OTPs). This is considered strong evidence of illegal bank account access via computer systems.
All six individuals were presented for inquest proceedings before the City Prosecutor of Manila for violating Section 4(a)(1) of Republic Act No. 10175, the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
