Fake news never seems to run out of gas — especially when luxury cars are involved.
Over the weekend, an online post went viral claiming that a Rolls-Royce seized from the controversial Discaya family was spotted cruising around Metro Manila, as if someone simply took it out for a Sunday joyride. Sounds thrilling — except it’s a complete lie.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) was quick to slam the brakes on the fabricated story.
Not only is the Rolls-Royce in question very much locked away, it’s under tight guard — “zero chance of escape,” as insiders say. The vehicle, together with other high-end smuggled rides from the same case, remains exactly where it should be: inside BOC-controlled premises, secured by Customs Police and strict inventory protocols.

And here’s the biggest red flag: the plate number shown in the viral photo, NFG 1949, doesn’t even match. The real seized unit? Its plate ends in 889. Mismatched plates, mismatched facts — tell-tale signs of a badly stitched fake narrative.

This kind of fabricated drama isn’t just annoying; it’s dangerous. Under customs law, any unauthorized movement or tampering of seized property is a serious criminal offense. And Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno is not one to tolerate breaches — real or imagined.

Since stepping in, Nepomuceno has doubled down on transparency and accountability. He has been firm: no smuggler gets away, no seized asset mysteriously rolls out, and no one plays fast and loose with public trust.

That’s why the BOC is pushing back hard against these unfounded accusations. False claims don’t just hurt the agency — they mislead the public and undermine ongoing reforms meant to clean up the system.

If anyone wants real updates, the BOC reminds everyone to stick to official channels: customs.gov.ph or verified social media pages. Because in the age of clickbait and manufactured scandals, truth still matters — especially when Commissioner Nepomuceno is steering the wheel of reform.

The rumor-mongers may enjoy their spin, but the BOC has made one thing crystal clear:

🛑 That Rolls-Royce isn’t going anywhere.

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