P22-M syndicated estafa case filed vs investment scheme CEO

By Felipe V. Celino 

 

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – Another case for syndicated estafa was filed recently against the chief executive (CEO) of the “25-Day Double Your Money” investment scheme.

The case was filed before the Aklan Provincial Prosecutors Office in Kalibo, Aklan against Junelyn Obamos Gregorio and her uplines or agents Franz Keith L. Villanueva, Arnel Gemoto, Akieles Aziel Gene Garcia, and Grace Itchon.

The complainant, who asked not to be named, is from Brgy. Bulwang, Numancia, Aklan.

The complainant alleged that he and some friends invested P22.430 million with the promise that Gregorio will double their money within 25 days.

The complainant added that he started paying last December 25, 2020 until January 18, 2021, but Gregorio failed to return his capital and the promised earning.

To recall, Gregorio was arrested on March 3 in an entrapment operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI-6) agents in an apartment in Molo, Iloilo City.

Also arrested in the operation were Grace Inchon, Jessie Barriatos, Arnel Barana Gemoto, and Pio Castillanes -Gregorio’s alleged bodyguard.

Gregorio and several others are also facing another case for syndicated estafa in NPS Docket No. VI-16-INQ-21B-0002 filed in Roxas City.