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<p>MANILA -- The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $25,000 (around ₱1.4 million) for information that would lead to the arrest of Austin Jan Sy Yatco, a Filipino national wanted for alleged crimes against children.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFBIMostWanted%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02cJEtZJyPfFGo6vQCUorXw5FZNrDEj6DC4nGwFxerrJoreXAmr52v6xeeaRvbq6Nzl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="503" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>In a statement, the FBI’s Dallas Field Office said Yatco is being sought for his alleged involvement in the online exploitation of minors between 2019 and 2021 as part of a network that operated across various gaming and social media platforms. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/11/4/4-male-victims-rescued-from-sexual-abuse-in-cavite-1331"><strong>4 male victims rescued from sexual abuse in Cavite</strong></a> </div><p>Authorities said a federal arrest warrant was issued against Yatco on January 23, 2026 by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He faces charges including conspiracy to produce and conspiracy to receive and distribute child sexual abuse material. </p><p>The FBI said Yatco is allegedly linked to an online group known as “Greggy’s Cult,” whose members are accused of targeting vulnerable minors and coercing them into producing explicit materials that were later shared within the group. </p><p>Investigators said Yatco previously lived in Plano, Texas, and is now believed to have fled the United States, with authorities suspecting he may be in the Philippines.<strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/23/2-more-pnpa-cadets-file-sexual-abuse-complaints-against-police-officer-1815"><br/></a></strong></p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/23/2-more-pnpa-cadets-file-sexual-abuse-complaints-against-police-officer-1815"><strong>2 more PNPA cadets file sexual abuse complaints against police officer</strong></a></div><p>“The FBI continues to prioritize the investigation of individuals who threaten the safety of children,” said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock. “We are committed to apprehending Austin Yatco, bringing justice to his victims, and preventing further harm.”</p><div> </div>

<p>The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $25,000 (around ₱1.4 million) for information that would lead to the arrest of Austin Jan Sy Yatco, a Filipino national wanted for alleged crimes against children.</p>

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $25,000 (around ₱1.4 million) for information that would lead to the arrest of Austin Jan Sy Yatco, a Filipino national wanted for alleged crimes against children.

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FBI offers ₱1.4M reward for Filipino national wanted in child exploitation case

Carlos Trazo,

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Published April 19, 2026 09:07 PM PHT

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