THE Philippine National Police (PNP) again advised the public not to be lured easily in entering into any investment scheme that may seem “too good to be true.”
The warning was issued by PNP Chief, Police General Guillermo Eleazar after he lauded the arrest of a couple in Butuan City who are allegedly involved with the Kapa Community Ministry International, a group accused of perpetrating an investment scam.
“I commend the Police Regional Office-Caraga for the arrest of these two individuals who were allegedly involved in the illegal activities of the group. They must face the case filed against them in court for their attempts to fool and hoodwink people,” PGen Eleazar said.
“We have to be very cautious against this type of investment scheme that promises huge investment returns o would offer instant cash with hardly any effort. If you were scammed, immediately report it to authorities so we can take action,” he said.
The suspects were identified as 53-year-old Samson Amores and his 46-year-old wife Analita, listed as the top 5 and 6 most wanted persons in Butuan City. The couple was arrested last October 28 by virtue of an arrest warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch 2 in Libertad.
“The police will continue to go after other remaining suspects in the Kapa investment scam so they will be held responsible,” he added.
In July of last year, Kapa founder Joel Apolinario and 23 others were arrested in Surigao del Sur. During that operation, a gun battle ensued between law enforcers and members of Kapa, who were armed with high-powered guns.
The Kapa group has been accused of involvement in a Ponzi scheme where it enticed people to give at least P10,000 to the organization in exchange for a 30-percent monthly return or “love gift” for life. The group was supposedly able to dupe investors in Mindanao of over P10 billion.