Alleged Philippine National Police LERIS System Data Breach Exposes Policemen’s Information as Retaliation Over Police Misconduct
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES — An alleged data breach has surfaced, involving a leak of sensitive information about 724 Philippine National Police (PNP) officers. The data, which includes personal details such as full names, usernames, phone numbers, profile image URLs, and areas of assignment, was reportedly extracted from a backend and associated API. The breach appears to have compromised officer data from across the Philippines.
The leak was initially brought to public attention by a user named Dedsec_MNL on a hacking forum. According to the post, the leak is reportedly a retaliation against a police-related incident involving officers from the Taytay Police. The incident allegedly involved one officer, Christopher Boado, causing the death of a man named Ronaldo Seva. The officers involved are said to have been attempting to cover up the incident, prompting the leak as an act of protest against the PNP's actions.
The leaked data reportedly includes the following:
a. Full Name
b. Username
c. Phone Number
d. Profile Image URL
e. Area of Assignment
The exposed data set primarily affects officers from various locations across the Philippines.
The leak is allegedly in retaliation for an incident involving the Taytay Police, where a police officer (Christopher Boado) was involved in a fatal accident. The alleged victim, Ronaldo Seva, was peacefully riding a bicycle when the incident occurred. The post suggests that the officers, led by Boado, attempted to suppress the case, including persuading the victim's family to drop the matter. The leak is presented as an act of defiance against the PNP and their handling of the incident, with the individuals mentioned—Boado, Lester Olgiario, and Joselito Gile—allegedly implicated in the cover-up.
Upon receiving information about the breach, Deep Web Konek promptly informed the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) regarding the compromised data. The DWK team is actively verifying the details surrounding the incident, particularly the involvement of the policemen and their alleged misconduct. The team is also in communication with authorities to ensure that further investigation is conducted, and to determine the full extent of the breach.
Deep Web Konek has urged affected authorities to implement additional security measures to prevent further leaks and to assess any damage caused by the incident. In the meantime, the DWK team continues to monitor the situation closely and verify the details shared in the forum post, especially the allegations regarding police officers' involvement in the fatal incident.
As this is an ongoing investigation, all information remains ALLEGED, and further updates will be shared as more details emerge.
Disclaimer:
This report contains information derived from leaked data. Deep Web Konek disclaims any liability or responsibility for the authenticity of the leaked data and is committed to supporting lawful investigative efforts.
