Title
Arrest and Detention for Large-Scale Swindling
Law
General Order No. 29
Decision Date
Apr 13, 1973
General Order No. 29, issued in 1973, allows for the arrest and detention of individuals involved in swindling and other deceits punishable under Articles 315 and 316 of the Revised Penal Code.
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Q&A (GENERAL ORDER NO. 29)

It authorizes the arrest and detention of any person involved in crimes of swindling and other deceits punishable under Articles 315 and 316 of the Revised Penal Code.

It amends General Order No. 2 dated September 22, 1972, including its amendments General Order Nos. 2-A, 2-B, 2-C, and 2-D.

The crimes of swindling and other deceits defined under Articles 315 and 316 of the Revised Penal Code.

The crime must have been committed on a large scale.

FERDINAND E. MARCOS signed as President.

Articles 315 and 316 of the Revised Penal Code.

To expand the scope allowing arrest and detention of individuals known or found to have committed large-scale swindling and deceits.

It legally authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest and detain suspects involved in large-scale swindling and deceit crimes.

The order was issued in Manila on April 13, 1973, marking the official enactment date and location of the legal directive.


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