Camp BGen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City – The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP AKG) arrested a DILG-listed Most Wanted Person facing a case for Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention during an intelligence-driven police operation in Barangay Santa Lourdes, Purok Unang Lahi, CKL Subdivision, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, on October 11, 2026.

The arrested individual was ranked No. 4 on the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Most Wanted Persons list, with a reward of PhP155,000.00 offered for information leading to the person’s arrest.

The operation was conducted by PNP AKG operatives in coordination with Police Station 2, Irawan, under the Puerto Princesa City Police Office, through the implementation of a Warrant of Arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 92, Quezon City, on September 20, 2022. The warrant was issued in connection with Criminal Case No. R-QZN-21-00431-CR, with no bail recommended.

“The PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group remains unwavering in its commitment to bring all kidnapping-for-ransom (KFR) offenders to justice. Guided by the leadership and directives of our Chief, Philippine National Police, PGEN JOSE MELENCIO C NARTATEZ, JR, we will continue to intensify intelligence-driven operations, strengthen coordination with partner agencies, and pursue individuals involved in kidnapping and other serious crimes. We assure the public that the AKG will remain vigilant in safeguarding lives, protecting communities, and ensuring accountability under the law,” emphasized PBGEN EDWIN C BALLES, Director, PNP AKG.

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