AFP launches probe of Chinese 'hacker'

The military has initiated its own probe into the arrest of a Chinese man who yielded sophisticated hacking equipment in Makati City earlier this week.

- MICHAEL PUNONGBAYAN and EMMANUEL TUPAS

“We are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Yuhang Liu, who was detained by law enforcement for possessing unauthorized firearms and equipment potentially linked to communications hacking,” Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla announced yesterday.

“We understand the sensitive nature of this case, given the alleged involvement of a foreign national,” she told reporters, adding that the military is “collaborating closely with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other relevant agencies to thoroughly examine the seized items and determine the intent and extent of the activities involved.”

Padilla, however, noted that for the time being, the AFP urges caution in drawing any conclusions regarding Liu’s affiliations or the implications of his actions until the investigation is complete.