Creation of DOJ Anti-Fraud Task Force for Credit Card Fraud

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 573: Creation of DOJ Anti-Fraud Task Force for Credit Card Fraud

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Title Supreme Court: Creation of DOJ Anti-Fraud Task Force for Credit Card Fraud

Law: Executive Order No. 573

Decision Date: Oct 25, 2006

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo directs the Department of Justice to establish an Anti-Fraud Task Force to combat the rising incidence of credit card fraud and enhance the enforcement of the Access Devices Regulation Act of 1998.

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Creation and Mandate of the Anti-Fraud Task Force (AFTF)

The President directs the Secretary of the Department of Justice to establish an Anti-Fraud Task Force.
The AFTF’s primary role is to assist in enforcing RA 8484 to combat credit card fraud and related fraudulent activities.

Composition of the Anti-Fraud Task Force

The AFTF will include representatives from the Department of Justice, National Bureau of Investigation, and Philippine National Police.
The Secretary of Justice is responsible for appointing the head and deputy of the Task Force.

Reporting and Accountability

The Task Force must submit periodic reports of its activities and recommendations to the Secretary of Justice.
The Secretary of Justice, in turn, reports to the Office of the President for information and oversight.

Effectivity

The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance, signifying urgency and priority in addressing credit card fraud.

Legal Authority and Formalities

The directive is issued under the President's constitutional powers.
Formal signing and promulgation were done on October 25, 2006, in Manila, making the Order official and binding.

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