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January 9, 2012
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has foiled an attempt by the
primary suspect in a multi-million securities and stocks trading scam to
avoid prosecution following his arrest at the Ninoy Aquino International
Airport (NAIA) while about to board a flight to New York via Abu Dhabi
in the Middle East in late December last year
Agents from the Anti-Graft Division (AGD) and International Airport
Investigation Division (IAID) surprised Marlon Lam See with aliases Mark Lee
Santos and Mark Lee See, in his 40s, a Chinese businessman, while about to
check-in for his flight. He was serve with an alias warrant of arrest for
syndicated estafa with no bail recommended.
Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima said See duped his victims by almost P1
billion by misrepresenting himself as an expert in stocks and securities trading
and promised them speedy return of investment within 2 to 3 weeks plus profit of
30-50%. "The ploy is to discourage the victims to withdraw their investment and encourage them to recruit more investors with the lure of good checks representing huge profit and dole outs of expensive car and international trip," De Lima added.
Among Lee's victims include well-known personalities in the business and showbiz
circles. Despite the hold departure order against Lee, he managed to secure a ticket for his aborted flight to New York. A deeper investigation is still being pursued to determine if Lee has accomplices in his modus operandi.
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