17/09/2026
CIDG CHARGES NABS 2 COPS, 3 OTHERS OVER ALLEGED ROBBERY/EXTORTION ON PNP APPLICANT
On September 12, 2026, the CIDG Regional Field Unit 3, together with the CIDG Pampanga Provincial Field Unit and Police Regional Office 3 conducted three interconnected law enforcement operations in Pampanga and Quezon City against an alleged extortion scheme targeting an aspiring applicant to the Philippine National Police (PNP) โresulting in the arrest of two (2) active PNP personnel and three other suspects, respectively,
In a report submitted to PMGEN ROBERT AA MORICO II, the Director of CIDG, it stated that the operations stemmed from information and report from aspiring PNP applicant regarding an alleged robbery/extortion perpetrated by the suspects in exchange of his entry to the PNP. Following a weeklong intelligence-driven monitoring and investigation, the CIDG and joint units conducted the operations that led to the successful arrest of the five suspects.
At around 1:14 PM to 2:30 PM of September 12, 2026,
the joint units conducted an entrapment operation in Brgy. San Nicolas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, that resulted in the arrest of three male suspects โ they were caught while receiving the alleged โextortedโ money. The suspects demanded โฑ250,000.00 and was reduced to โฑ150,000,00.
Authorities confiscated one (1) genuine โฑ1,000.00 bill incorporated in the P50,000.00 boodle money, cellular phones, government-issued IDs, and motorcycle.
In a follow-up operation at around 5:28 PM of the same day in Brgy. Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, Quezon City, the operating units arrested a male Police Lieutenant, in active status- he was caught while allegedly receiving the โextorted moneyโ from the earlier operations. He was allegedly the leader of the group who promised the facilitation of the PNP application and sure recruitment of the applicant. Recovered from him were marked money incorporated in the boodle cash, cellular phone, government-issued IDs, LandBank ATM card, and PNP Identification Card.
At around 11:36 PM in the evening, another male suspect- a Patrolman in active service was arrested during the follow-up operation inside Camp Olivas, San Fernando City, Pampanga. He was caught for allegedly engagement in robbery/extortion in relation to violation of cybercrime law. Recovered from him were marked money incorporated in the boodle money representing his share in the alleged recruitment scheme victimizing PNP applicant.
The CIDG emphasizes that application and recruitment in the Philippine National Police is free- it is purely based on merit, qualification, and integrity.
It urges aspiring applicants not to fall for scammers claiming they can pull strings for cash, emphasizing that public service entry requires zero payment.
The CIDG leadership commends PCOL Grant A Gollod, Regional Chief of CIDG Regional Field Unit 3; the CIDG Pampanga Provincial Field Unit led by PLTCOL Marlon M Cudal; and all the joints units from the Police Regional Police 3, for their coordinated efforts that led to the successful arrest of the five suspects, and disruption of the alleged extortion scheme, that save the hard-earned money of the applicant.
The CIDG assures the public that it is steadfast in enforcing all the laws without fear or favor; and unyielding to all violators of laws- especially PNP personnel who engaged in robbery/extortion and illegal scheme that undermines the integrity of the recruitment process. The CIDG is dauntless, the CIDG means business.
