Anti-Fencing Law

Dear PAO,

My brother lent his laptop to his co-worker when they were made to work from home since the latter said he had none to use. He already asked him several times to return his laptop, but he kept on giving different excuses. It turned out that his co-worker sold the laptop to the latter's ex-girlfriend without the knowledge and consent of my brother. Subsequently, we went to the house of the "ex-girlfriend" and demanded from her the return of the laptop. We showed her proof of my brother's ownership of the laptop and his conversations with his co-worker. Unfortunately, she refused as she claimed that it was already sold to her by her "ex"/my brother's co-worker. My brother intends to file an anti-fencing complaint against the woman. Can you please enlighten us on Anti-Fencing Law?

Genna

Dear Genna,

Presidential Decree (PD) 1612, otherwise known as the "Anti-Fencing Law," was made as a part of the law of the land because of rampant robbery and thievery that have become businesses to many lawless elements considering that there are those who are willing to buy stolen goods which are, more often than not, for much cheaper prices.