Actress-comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto voluntarily surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) following an arrest warrant issued against her late last year.
Quinto faces 14 charges of violating Section 8 of the Securities Regulation Code, linked to Dermacare, the same company involved in the case of former actress Neri Naig-Miranda, who was briefly detained in November.
In a statement, Quinto denied any involvement in fraudulent activities, asserting she was only a brand ambassador. “I categorically deny the baseless accusations against me,” she said, pledging full cooperation with authorities to resolve the matter legally.
Her lawyer, Atty. Mary Louise Reyes, confirmed Quinto’s plans to post bail, emphasizing her voluntary surrender was proof of her intent to face the charges head-on.
Quinto arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 from San Francisco with her family on January 8. She underwent a medico-legal examination before appearing in the Pasay court that issued the warrant.
NBI-NAIA Chief Jimmy De Leon affirmed the coordination between Quinto’s legal team and the bureau for her surrender. The actress’s case will now proceed through the legal process.
