THE Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested a transwoman in Cavite for blackmail and sharing nude photos of her former partner to his friends and relatives.

According to the ACG, the suspect identified as alias “Jerica” was arrested during an entrapment operation in a drive-in hotel in Bacoor City on Tuesday evening.

The 22-year-old suspect was caught with the victim.

Police said that the suspect engaged in video calls and exchanged explicit photos and videos.

“After their relationship ended in July 2024, the suspect retaliated by sharing the intimate contents with the victim’s friends and relatives,” the NCRPO said.

“The suspect then demanded a meet-up with the victim promising to delete the compromising materials only if he would agree to have sexual intercourse at a hotel,” it added.

The suspect is facing complaints for grave coercion under the Revised Penal Code and violation of Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 in relation to Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

“Avoid sending explicit photos or videos to anyone, as it could be exploited against you,” ACG chief Police Brigadier General Ronnie Francis Cariaga said.