A man who falsely claimed to be an agent of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) during a road rage incident has been arrested by real NBI operatives.
Initially identified as Paul John C. Jimenez, the suspect was later confirmed to be Jay Ar Cabana, who was using an alias to hide his true identity. He was apprehended by the NBI-Technical Intelligence Division (TID) under the leadership of NBI Director Jaime B. Santiago.
The arrest came after a complaint aired on the “Raffy Tulfo in Action” program, where a motorcycle rider claimed that Cabana, driving a black SUV, rammed his vehicle and tried to flee the scene. CCTV footage supported the allegation.
The suspect reportedly flashed a fake NBI badge and issued threats, pretending to be a legitimate agent. Upon investigation, the NBI confirmed that Cabana had no affiliation with the agency. A confidential informant later helped authorities confirm his real name and tracked him to a condominium in Quezon City.
Further checks revealed Cabana has a standing arrest warrant for syndicated estafa, issued by RTC Branch 55 in Lucena, Quezon, with no bail recommended.
During the July 24 arrest, agents found several IDs and documents under both names, including a fake NBI ID and badge. Cabana was booked and transferred to the NBI detention facility at the Bureau of Corrections in Muntinlupa.
He faces charges of:
Usurpation of authority (Article 177, Revised Penal Code)
Illegal use of insignia (Article 179, RPC)
Violation of the Anti-Alias Law (Commonwealth Act No. 142)
NBI Director Santiago praised the swift operation and issued a stern warning:
“The NBI does not tolerate any form of harassment, maltreatment, or abuse of power.”
