Quezon City Man Arrested Over Threat to Distribute Private Video of Woman Met Online

A 36‑year‑old man was arrested in Quezon City after allegedly threatening to share a private video of a 22‑year‑old woman he had met through an online platform. The encounter took place at a motel on July 18, 2026; the woman later ended contact, but the suspect sent a message on July 27, 2026 claiming he possessed a sensitive video and demanding another meeting.

Police conducted an entrapment operation at a restaurant in the Talipapa area, seized two mobile phones, and charged the suspect with grave coercion under the Cybercrime Prevention Act and violations of the Anti‑Violence Against Women and Their Children Act. Authorities urged the public to exercise caution when arranging in‑person meetings with people met online.