Court orders release of Neri Naig

A Pasay Regional Trial Court has ordered the immediate release of actress and businesswoman Nerin Naig from prison.

This was confirmed by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).

According to BJMP Spokesperson JSupt. Jayrex Bustinera already received the release order.

It will be recalled that Naig was nabbed last week over charges of estafa and alleged violation of the Securities Regulation Code.

The court said that Naig was accused of persuading individuals to invest in a skin care company.

However the said company is not authorized to solicit investments from the public, the Securities and Exchange Commission said.

Naig’s camp had denied the allegations, saying she was a “victim.” 

It will be recalled that on the evening of November 26, the Southern Police District (SPD) said that they arrested Naig via a Warrant and Subpoena Section.

They initially identified that woman as “Neri” at 7:33 p.m. but was changed to “Erin” at 8:06 p.m.

She was nabbed at a basement convention center in Pasay City on Nov. 23 at 2:50 p.m.

According to them, she’s listed as Rank No. 7, or the seventh most wanted person, for November 2024.

Her husband, Parokya ni Edgar lead vocalist Chito Miranda defended her, claiming she was a victim.

Another actress, Ruffa Mae Quinto is also facing arrest.

Atty. Mary Louise Reyes confirmed that her client has a warrant of arrest.

Atty. Reyes said that Quinto is charged with 14 counts of violations of Section 8 of the Securities Regulation Code in relation to the issue of Dermacare, the same company involved with the incarceration of Naig.

Quinto, however, is not facing an Estafa complaint, unlike Neri, so she can post bail.