Man posing as soldier for alleged swindling nabbed in Agusan
A 34-year-old man, allegedly posing as an Army soldier for months to run an elaborate swindling racket across Mindanao, has been arrested. He is accused of defrauding victims of vehicles, gadgets, and over P100,000 in cash, highlighting a persistent security concern within the Philippines.
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