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2 clusters · 6 sources · 8 days · First seen 13 days ago · Last updated 6 days ago

LTO investigation into supercar registration violation

Overview

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) initiated an investigation after a luxury supercar was found using a suspected fake license plate on public roads. The LTO issued a show cause order to the registered owner, identified in reports as actor Derek Ramsay, and a designated driver. The agency placed the vehicle under alarm status and ordered its impoundment, while also imposing a 90-day preventive suspension on the driver’s license.

As the investigation progressed, Ramsay expressed his intention to cooperate fully with the LTO and the Bureau of Customs. He denied allegations of smuggling, stating, “I am not a smuggler, nor did I import this vehicle into the country.” Ramsay clarified that he purchased the Porsche 918 Spyder four years ago with his own funds and was under the impression the vehicle was tax-paid and legally registered. Investigators continue to examine the vehicle’s ownership status and the discrepancy regarding its alphanumeric plate combination.

Entities

Derek Ramsay · Land Transportation Office · Bureau of Customs · JWorks · Markus Lacanilao

Timeline

6 days ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Derek Ramsay cooperates with LTO probe into Porsche plate discrepancy
Actor Derek Ramsay is cooperating with Philippine authorities after his registered Porsche 918 Spyder was flagged for having an incorrect license plate. Ramsay denies smuggling, citing a good-faith purchase.
13 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
LTO summons actor over supercar with suspected fake plates
The Philippine Land Transportation Office has summoned an actor and driver after a luxury supercar was caught using fake license plates. The vehicle remains registered to the owner despite a reported sale.

Sources

asianjournal.com · cebudailynews.inquirer.net · gmanetwork.com · logisticsnews.ph · philnews.ph · portcalls.com