Rufa Mae Quinto Cleared of Investment Scam Charges
RUFA MAE QUINTO – The actress-comedienne confirmed that the legal case filed against her for alleged violations of the Securities Regulation Code has officially ended.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the comedienne expressed her gratitude to those who supported her throughout the ordeal. Accompanied by a glam video, she wrote, “Maraming salamat sa naniwala saakin and yes, tapos na ang kaso! I’m free and alive! I love you all! Move on na tayo.”
The case stemmed from her reported involvement in an investment scam linked to Dermacare earlier this year. Rufa Mae faced 14 counts of violating Section 8 of the Securities Regulation Code, which prohibits the sale of unregistered securities such as shares or investments in the Philippines.
When a warrant for her arrest was issued, Rufa Mae denied any wrongdoing. She voluntarily surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and posted bail amounting to ₱1.7 million, showing her willingness to cooperate with authorities.
Shortly after her case became public, a scammer falsely used her name to solicit ₱45,000, supposedly to cover her bail. Rufa Mae quickly warned her followers, urging them to beware of fraud and confirming that the matter had already been reported to her legal counsel.
Meanwhile, Rufa Mae Quinto is an actress, comedian, TV host, and singer. Known as the “Comedy Princess” of Philippine showbiz, she rose to fame for her comedic roles in hit films like Booba and Masikip sa Dibdib. She has won ten PMPC Star Awards for Best Comedy Actress—more than any other actress—and earned a FAMAS Best Actress nomination. With a career spanning three decades, Quinto has over 100 acting credits and is considered a pop culture icon. She moved to the U.S. in 2020 but later returned to Philippine showbiz.