Rufa Mae Quinto Faces Arrest Warrant: Insights from Boy Abunda

Boy Abunda, widely known as the King of Talk, confirmed on his program Fast Talk with Boy Abunda that his talent, comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto, is facing a warr4nt of arrest linked to an alleged investment sc4m involving a beauty clinic she endorsed.

During the December 2 episode, Abunda addressed the issue and shared his concerns, calling it a "wake-up call" for artists and talent managers to thoroughly review contracts before agreeing to any endorsements. He emphasized the importance of understanding the responsibilities and limitations of endorsers.

“I am alarmed as a member of this industry and as a manager,” Abunda stated, adding, “Do I own the company? Am I liable kung, halimbawa, hindi masyadong kagandahan? But I have so many questions.”

Abunda highlighted that endorsers rely on the company’s information and are not directly responsible for any operational shortcomings of the products or services they promote.

This situation involving Quinto is not isolated. Actress Neri Naig was also recently arrested on similar grounds, facing charges of estafa and violating the Securities Regulation Code. These incidents have sparked discussions about the accountability of endorsers in cases where companies they represent are accused of misconduct.

Legal Perspective on Rufa Mae Quinto’s Case

On Monday evening, Atty. Mary Louise Reyes, Quinto’s lawyer, confirmed the warrant of arr3st but clarified the charges. Quinto is facing 14 counts of violating Section 8 of the Securities Regulation Code. Reyes emphasized that her client is not facing large-scale or syndicated estaf4 complaints.

Through a social media post, Atty. Reyes assured the public that an official statement will be released on December 3, stating, “We appreciate the overwhelming support, as well as your understanding and continued trust in Ms. Quinto during this challenging time.”

The legal troubles stem from cases filed by investors against the skincare company Dermacare. This highlights the need for stricter due diligence among celebrities endorsing products and services to avoid similar legal entanglements in the future.