Evelyn Hernandez (Valenzuela Mayor) Age, Wiki, Husband, Case, Arrest, Family, Net worth & Biography

Evelyn Hernandez, also known as Jing Hernandez, is a Filipino politician and businesswoman who served as the vice mayor of Valenzuela City from 1992 to 1995. She is currently facing charges of estafa and violation of securities regulations for allegedly defrauding a foreign businessman of millions of pesos in an investment scheme related to the construction of the Bulacan International Airport.

Former Valenzuela vice mayor nabbed for P14-million airport scam

The complainant is Andreas Georgious, a British businessman who met Hernandez through a common friend. Hernandez convinced Georgious to invest P14 million in a project to supply raw materials for the construction of the Bulacan International Airport, which is being built by San Miguel Corporation and BM Logistics Inc.

Hernandez promised Georgious a P100 million return on investment in five years and claimed that she had contacts inside the companies involved in the airport project. However, Georgious did not receive any communication from Hernandez after he gave her the money in 2021, and he later found out that she had no contract with the companies.

Hernandez also tried to get more money from Georgious in March 2023, for another project in Cebu. Georgious then reported the matter to the National Bureau of Investigation-Anti Organized and Transnational Crimes Division (NBI-AOTCD), which conducted a sting operation on September 16, 2023.

Hernandez was arrested inside a coffee shop in Cubao after she accepted an envelope containing P50,000 from Georgious as advance money for the Cebu project. Hernandez is now detained at the NBI headquarters in Manila, awaiting the filing of formal charges against her for estafa and violation of securities regulations.

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Case and Arrest

According to the complaint filed by Andreas Georgious, a British businessman, Hernandez solicited a P14 million investment from him in 2021, promising a P100 million investment return in five years. Hernandez claimed that she had contacts inside San Miguel Corporation and BM Logistic Inc., the companies involved in the airport project and that she could secure contracts to supply raw materials for the construction.

However, Georgios alleged that he had not received any communication from Hernandez since he gave her the money and that he later discovered that she had no contract with SMC and BM Logistics Inc. He also said that Hernandez approached him again in March 2023, asking for more money for another project in Cebu.

Georgious then reported the matter to the National Bureau of Investigation-Anti Organized and Transnational Crimes Division (NBI-AOTCD), which conducted an entrapment operation on September 16, 2023. Hernandez was arrested inside a coffee shop in Cubao after she accepted an envelope containing P50,000 from Georgious as advance money for the Cebu project.

Hernandez is now detained at the NBI headquarters in Manila, awaiting the filing of formal charges against her.

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Family and Background

Little is known about Hernandez’s personal life and background. She was born and raised in Valenzuela City, a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila. She entered politics in 1992 when she ran for vice mayor under the Lakas-CMD party. She won the election and served as the second-in-command of then-mayor Bobbit Carlos until 1995.

Hernandez did not run for reelection in 1995 and instead focused on her business ventures. She reportedly owns several properties and businesses in Valenzuela City and other parts of the country. She is also said to be involved in various charitable and civic activities.

Hernandez’s marital status and family details are unknown. She has not publicly disclosed any information about her spouse or children.

Net Worth

Hernandez’s net worth is also unknown. She has not declared her assets and liabilities to the public or to the authorities. However, based on her alleged involvement in multimillion-peso investment schemes and her ownership of various properties and businesses, it can be assumed that she has amassed a considerable amount of wealth over the years.

Interesting Facts

• Hernandez was introduced to Georgious by a common friend, who also vouched for her credibility as a politician and a businesswoman.
• Hernandez allegedly introduced Georgious to Obando Mayor Edwin Santos and discussed the slots to supply raw materials for the airport project in that meeting.
• Hernandez was also arrested in 2020 by the Valenzuela police after a businesswoman named Emma Domasing accused her of being part of a health club scam that cost her P100,000.
• Hernandez denied any involvement in the health club scam, saying that she was only a member of the club and that she did not know Domasing personally.
• Hernandez is one of the few female politicians who have held executive positions in Valenzuela City. She was preceded by Adelina Rodriguez-Santiago, who served as mayor from 1988 to 1992 and succeeded by Sherwin Gatchalian, who served as mayor from 2004 to 2013.
• Hernandez is also one of the few politicians who have served under the Lakas-CMD party, which was founded by former president Fidel Ramos in 1991. The party is currently led by House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez.

• Hernandez has not been active in politics since she left office in 1995. Since then, she has not run for any elective post or joined any political party.
• Hernandez has not issued any statement or comment regarding her arrest or the allegations against her. She has also not hired any lawyer or spokesperson to represent her in the media or in court.
• Hernandez’s arrest has sparked mixed reactions from the public, especially from the residents of Valenzuela City. Some have expressed sympathy and support for her, while others have condemned and criticized her for her alleged crimes.
• Hernandez’s arrest has also raised questions about the integrity and transparency of the airport project, which is expected to be completed by 2025. The project is touted as one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the country, with a total cost of P735 billion.
• Hernandez’s arrest has also highlighted the issue of investment scams in the Philippines, which have victimized thousands of people over the years. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public to be wary of fraudulent schemes that offer high returns with low risks and to verify the legitimacy of the entities and individuals involved before investing.
• Hernandez’s arrest has also drawn attention to the role and responsibility of the NBI in combating organized and transnational crimes. The NBI-AOTCD, which handled Hernandez’s case, is one of the specialized divisions of the NBI that deals with issues such as money laundering, human trafficking, cybercrime, terrorism, and drug trafficking.