MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation-National Capital Region (NBI-NCR) arrested Dominga Supnet Mejia in Cubao, Quezon City on for allegedly running an illegal investment scheme that defrauded pensioners and other individuals.

The operation followed a complaint filed with NBI-NCR regarding the scheme, which promised high returns but operated without the necessary license from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the complainant, Mejia’s group solicited Php 900,000 from her pension funds, leaving only Php 120,000 under her control, while her attempts to recover the remaining amount failed.

Further investigation revealed that Mejia’s group misappropriated funds from multiple investors. The scheme involved collecting processing fees from individuals purportedly financing loans for retired soldiers, offering minimal returns while keeping the bulk of the money.

An entrapment operation conducted at a Cubao mall led to Mejia’s arrest after she received Php 1,000,000 in cash and check from the complainant.

The SEC Certification confirmed that DS Mejia Documents Facilitation Service is neither registered as a corporation nor a partnership and has no licenses to operate as a lending company, broker-dealer, investment adviser, or other regulated financial entity. Dominga Supnet Mejia herself is not registered as an associated person, compliance officer, or certified investment solicitor.

Mejia was presented for inquest before the Office of the City Prosecutor, Quezon City, facing charges for:

• Violation of R.A. 11765 (Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act)
• Swindling/Estafa under Article 315 of the Revised Penal Code
• Violation of Sections 8 and 28 of the Securities Regulation Act (R.A. 8799)

NBI-NCR Director Judge Jaime B. Santiago (Ret.) reminded the public to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of investment opportunities before entrusting their funds.