Manila, April 26 -- A total of 15 were arrested and 36 financial accounts involved in fraudulent transactions intercepted during coordinated anti-cybercrime operations nationwide April 1 to 15.

In a news release over the weekend, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said the 15 were engaged in the illegal online sale of financial accounts, including automated teller machine cards and e-wallet accounts.

The operations were carried out simultaneously by the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Units, Provincial and City Cyber Response Teams, and District Anti-Cybercrime Teams across the country.

The suspects are facing charges for violation of Republic Act No. 12010 or the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act, in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act...