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Cebu businessman arrested in alleged P5.3-M fuel scam
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Cebu businessman arrested in alleged P5.3-M fuel scam

A Cebu-based businessman was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) for allegedly participating in a P5.3 million fuel scam. The scam involved offering heavily discounted diesel products, and the arrest occurred during an entrapment operation at a shopping mall in Mandaue City. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat fraudulent activities in the fuel distribution sector.

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Cebu businessman arrested in alleged P5.3-M fuel scam

A Cebu-based businessman was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) for allegedly participating in a P5.3 million fuel scam. The scam involved offering heavily discounted diesel products, and the arrest occurred during an entrapment operation at a shopping mall in Mandaue City. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat fraudulent activities in the fuel distribution sector.

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