The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a woman suspected of taking up to P500 million from her investment scam victims, which included some overseas Filipino workers.
Jennifer Gumapos, the suspect, was arrested in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, during an entrapment operation as per reports from GMA Regional TV.
The operation was reportedly carried out by the NBI after Gumapos’ alleged victims raced to their office, including OFW Amanda, not her real name, who invested P1.9 million in Gumapos.
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Amanda states that in order to grow her hard-earned money, she invested P1.9 million in Gumapos.
Another victim said he had spent up to P38 million in Gumapos and had relatives who had also been scammed by the suspect. Victims were deceived by the suspect’s promise of a profit of 8.5 to 10 percent every month.
The suspect, who refused to give a statement, is now in the custody of the NBI.
