MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested five people, including three foreigners, in Pasig City, over an alleged cryptocurrency scam, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said on Thursday. According to ACG, Manila District Anti-Cybercrime Team personnel arrested two Filipinos, two Israelis, and an American during a search operation at a building along San Juan St., Barangay Kapitolyo, on the evening of May 17, 2023. ACG identified the suspects as Maria Mizukami, 35 (Filipino); Krizzia Garcia, 24 (Filipino); Shay Semo (Israeli); Chen Keren (Israeli); and Aron Derme (American).

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