Photo credit: Chito Miranda

Parokya ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda has come forward to defend his wife, Neri Naig-Miranda, after reports surfaced about her alleged arrest over complaints of estafa and securities violations. In an Instagram post, Chito shared their side of the story, emphasizing Neri’s innocence and the unfairness of the situation.

According to Chito, Neri wasn’t properly notified about the latest complaint. "Bigla na lang syang inaresto for the same case kahit hindi pa sya binigyan ng notice na may bagong criminal complaint pala laban sa kanya," he wrote. The singer added that while similar cases filed against Neri in other jurisdictions have already been dismissed, this particular one caught them off guard.

Chito was quick to clarify that Neri, known for her entrepreneurial endeavors, had no involvement in any financial wrongdoing. "Never nanloko si Neri, at never sya nanlamang sa kapwa. Never siyang kumuha or nanghingi ng pera kahit kanino man," he explained. He said Neri's only connection to the issue was as an endorser, but her face was allegedly used to attract investors.

The singer also shed light on how his wife has always prioritized helping others, sometimes even to her own detriment. "Sobrang bait po ni Neri...as in sooobra. Minsan kahit di na nakakabuti sa kanya. Kadalasan nga, naaabuso na sya pero hinahayaan nya nalang, basta wala syang ginawang masama," he said.

Chito’s message revealed the emotional toll the situation has taken on their family, describing how the arrest has unfairly painted his wife in a negative light despite her good intentions and character. He also called attention to the individuals responsible for the issue, stating that they remain free while his wife faces the consequences.

"Praying na ma-sort out na ang lahat ng ito... kawawa naman yung asawa ko," he concluded, sharing his hope for justice and expressing unwavering support for Neri.

Fans and friends of the couple have since flooded Chito’s post with messages of encouragement and prayers, standing by Neri during this challenging time.