PHThe Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) are set to meet this week to investigate allegations that a former PNP chief accepted bribes from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). The probe follows claims made by PAGCOR chief Raul Villanueva during a Senate hearing on September 17.
PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo confirmed that the CIDG would coordinate with PAGCOR to gather more details regarding the allegation. "We want to start the investigation as soon as possible to determine if the claim has merit. We owe it to the public to clear this issue," Fajardo stated in a radio interview.
Villanueva’s testimony, made under oath, implicated an unnamed former PNP chief in aiding dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo in leaving the country in July. The same official allegedly received bribe money from Guo, though she denied receiving help from any government official.
PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil emphasized the gravity of the allegation, calling it damaging to the police organization. "This statement affects the entire PNP and law enforcement. We will investigate and, if proven, hold the individual accountable," Marbil said.
He warned that if Villanueva fails to substantiate his claim, the PNP might file charges against him.
PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo confirmed that the CIDG would coordinate with PAGCOR to gather more details regarding the allegation. "We want to start the investigation as soon as possible to determine if the claim has merit. We owe it to the public to clear this issue," Fajardo stated in a radio interview.
Villanueva’s testimony, made under oath, implicated an unnamed former PNP chief in aiding dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo in leaving the country in July. The same official allegedly received bribe money from Guo, though she denied receiving help from any government official.
PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil emphasized the gravity of the allegation, calling it damaging to the police organization. "This statement affects the entire PNP and law enforcement. We will investigate and, if proven, hold the individual accountable," Marbil said.
He warned that if Villanueva fails to substantiate his claim, the PNP might file charges against him.
