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GMA Network
3 days ago
- GMA Network
NBI arrests couple posing as NPA to extort money
The National Bureau of Investigation on Monday arrested a couple in Dagat-Dagatan, Caloocan City who extorted money amounting to over P2.6 million from a businessman by claiming to be affiliated with the New People's Army. According to the NBI, the operation stemmed from the complaint of a businessman who said he was receiving threats from an individual who was allegedly affiliated with the NPA. The NBI said the suspect had been demanding annual payments from the complainant and his family since 2018 in exchange for their safety. The complainant deposited more than P2.6 million to the arrested individuals. After investigating the matter, the NBI said it traced the extortion number to the couple. Meanwhile, the owner of the bank account admitted upon questioning that her account was used to receive money for her neighbor in exchange for a cut. She then cooperated with the authorities in the entrapment operation. This led to the arrest of the couple. The man admitted to the extortion and surrendered his cell phone and SIM that were used to send threats. He and his wife underwent inquest proceedings before Caloocan City prosecutors for extortion, violation of the SIM Registration Act, financing of terrorism, and money laundering. They are currently detained at the NBI's detention facility in Muntinlupa City. —AOL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
6 days ago
- GMA Network
Police personnel receive up to P2M monthly payola from Atong Ang, says whistleblower
A whistleblower claimed that businessman Charlie 'Atong' Ang was paying some policemen up to P2 million monthly. In Emil Sumangil's exclusive report on '24 Oras' on Friday, Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan alleged that the go signal to abduct and kill the missing cockfight enthusiasts came from the businessman. Patidongan, who was former security chief in some of Ang's cockfight arenas, said that he was the one relaying the orders from Ang to the uniformed personnel. He recently turned over to the authorities the copies of petty cash vouchers for the cops. The highest amount allegedly paid was over P2.6 million to a police unit that allegedly did the job. 'Intel lang kasi nakalagay doon. Kapag sinabing intel, yun na yung P500,000, yun na yung bayad sa mga pinatay nila. Yung overall naman na kinukuha ng isang colonel, ang monthly niya ay P2 million,' said Patidongan. Patidongan vowed he would keep his statements until the trial. GMA Integrated News is trying to reach out to Ang and the Philippine National Police for comments regarding his new allegations. Patidongan earlier said Ang and three others were behind the abductions from 2021 to 2022. He said more than 100 were killed after being taken away. He also said that actress Gretchen Barretto knew about the kidnappings. But Ang and Barreto have already denied the allegations.—GMA Integrated News
