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A complaint-affidavit charges private individual X with estafa through deceit (Article 315, par. 2, 2nd sentence). Facts: The complainant T paid PHP 3,000,000 to X to secure exclusive rights to purchase a rare digital artwork. X issued a receipt and promised delivery within 7 days. After 14 days, no delivery; X returned PHP 600,000, claiming the balance covered “restoration and authentication costs.” Bank records show a PHP 3,000,000 deposit into X’s personal savings account on the same date as the transaction. There is no bill of sale or certificate of authenticity; the artwork’s provenance is unverified; there is no independent corroboration that the artwork existed or that the parties had a debt or loan. X’s explanations are inconsistent; there is a text message in which X promises a “sure thing” but provides no verifiable documents. A known art dealer states that X has engaged in similar schemes in the past. The complainant has no other witnesses. Based on DOJ Circular No. 2024-015 and DOJ Circular No. 2024-028, answer: (a) whether the facts establish a prima facie case with reasonable certainty of conviction; (b) if not, what additional evidence would be necessary to meet that standard; (c) what action the prosecutor should take in the preliminary investigation.

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Yes; prima facie established; additional evidence needed may include corroborating bank records showing source of funds and independent testimony corroborating the deceit; the prosecutor should file the information after a proper preliminary investigation. No; the absence of a bill of sale or title alone precludes prima facie proof of deceit in estafa; additional evidence required includes proof of deceit such as misrepresentation in advertisements, communications, or a sworn statement from the seller; the prosecutor should dismiss for lack of probable cause unless such evidence is obtained. Yes; the facts establish a prima facie case with reasonable certainty of conviction for estafa through deceit; no further evidence is necessary to meet the prima facie standard; the prosecutor should proceed with a proper preliminary investigation and, if probable cause remains, file the information before the appropriate court. Yes; prima facie established; additional evidence could include corroborative documentary proof such as a signed contract, provenance documents, and an independent valuation; the prosecutor should file the information after completion of the preliminary investigation if probable cause persists.

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