THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested seven suspect believed involved in the selling of government positions or promotions.
In a press conference on Monday, NBI Ilocos Regional Office Regional Director Ferdinance Lavid said “You think of getting appointed, getting promoted, they are offering their services for a fee.”
He said the group took advantage of a directive ordering presidential appointees to submit their credentials.
“Sinasabi po nila, pag ikaw ay appointee ng past administration, you just might be removed. With the ongoing political situation, they took advantage and exploited this piece of information,” Lavin said.
“At sinasabi nila, lilinis at tatanggalin ‘yung na appoint dati. And then they are now selling the positions and or the promotions,” he added.
Lavin said the individuals were caught during an operation in Pasig City. Six of them were wearing jackets with the insignia of the Malacañang and the Office of the President.
Meanwhile, one of the suspects had been previously arrested by the NBI and has more than 20 criminal and derogatory records.This involves estafa, illegal recruitment, usurpation of authority, use of an alias, and concealing true identity through name.
“Hindi lang dito sa Metro Manila. Meron siyang mga kaso sa Cebu, Davao, Bulacan, Calamba, Laguna, and NCR. He had been doing this for more than 20 years already,” Lavin said.
