Actor and television host Alden Richards sparked a wave of online discussion after posting the coined term “kuracaught” on his Instagram story earlier this week.
Richards defined kuracaught as: “Corrupt na opisyal o indibidwal na huling-huli na sa ginagawang walang habas na katiwalian at pangingurakot.”
The post quickly gained traction across social media platforms, eventually landing on the trending list on X (formerly Twitter).
Fans widely praised the actor for speaking out against corruption.
Comments highlighted frustration over officials “caught red-handed yet still denying wrongdoing,” echoing the sentiment of his post.
Some users also turned the term into memes and humorous graphics.
Not all reactions were positive though. A few social media users questioned his motives or suggested the post might have political undertones.
Richards has not issued any further detailed statement or named specific officials.
