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(1st UPDATE) A Pasay court issued a warrant of arrest against the actress in December for alleged unlawful sale of securities
MANILA, Philippines – Rufa Mae Quinto surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday, January 8, in response to an arrest warrant issued by a Pasay court in relation to her involvement with the company Dermacare.
According to GMA’s Balitanghali report, Quinto arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 from California on Wednesday. She was seen being escorted by NBI personnel on her way out.
Quinto’s surrender takes place two days after her lawyer issued a formal request to the NBI and the International Airport Investigation Division (IAID)-Investigation Service on January 6, according to NBI-IAID SRA Aaron Mark Ayagen.
The Pasay Regional Trial Court (RTC) issued a warrant of arrest for the actress-comedienne in December 2024. Quinto’s lawyer, Mary Louise Reyes, earlier said that she is facing 14 counts of violation of Section 8 of the Securities Regulation Code, or the unlawful sale of securities.
Reyes had earlier said that the LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines star would voluntarily surrender and post bail. She also clarified that the charges were not for large-scale syndicated estafa.
Quinto had earlier denied allegations of involvement in any fraudulent activity and said that she, too, was a victim.
Neri Miranda is also facing charges in relation to cases filed by investors against Dermcare. Miranda was arrested in late November but was ordered released by the Pasay RTC in December 2024.
– Rappler.com