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Derek Ramsay Responds to Supercar Misdeclaration Allegations

PUBLISHED Aug 23, 2026, 12:44 AM ET

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Philippine actor Derek Ramsay has publicly addressed allegations linking him to a luxury supercar flagged by the Bureau of Customs for severe import document discrepancies. Customs officials reported the vehicle, a Porsche 918 Spyder, was incorrectly declared as a cheap Porsche Boxster to evade substantial luxury taxes. In a social media statement, Ramsay stated he acquired the vehicle four years ago in good faith using personal funds, believing it was fully paid and properly registered with the Land Transportation Office. The vehicle was subsequently sold to a businessman who was driving when flagged for an unauthorized license plate. Ramsay confirmed he possessed valid registration documents under his name because final title transfers remained pending. He expressed full cooperation with ongoing investigations by both regulatory agencies to clarify the transaction history, while urging the original seller to resolve documentation issues surrounding the high value import controversy involving unpaid government tax duties.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On August 22 2021 vehicle was originally imported under incorrect vehicle paperwork classification details.
On August 22 2022 actor Derek Ramsay purchased the luxury supercar from dealer JWorks.
On August 22 2023 Land Transportation Office successfully registered the vehicle under Ramsay name.
On August 22 2025 ownership transferred to businessman Anthony Violago without finalized title documentation.
On August 22 2026 Bureau of Customs flagged serious document discrepancies on imported supercar.
On August 22 2026 Derek Ramsay released public clarification statement via Instagram stories platform.
On August 23 2026 investigators continued examining import records and vehicle registration compliance files.
Bureau of Customs will summon JWorks dealer representatives for formal questioning.
Derek Ramsay will complete formal cooperation proceedings with customs authorities.
Regulatory agencies will determine ultimate tax evasion liabilities and financial penalties.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Minimal direct economic or legal impact across United States markets.
Possible long-term US impact: Increased scrutiny on international luxury vehicle grey market import transactions.
Most affected groups: Philippine automotive collectors, customs regulators, and luxury vehicle dealerships.
Reader priority: Monitor official customs agency statements and verified legal updates.