POLICE discovered over ₱112 million in cash, including foreign currency, during the opening of 12 vaults at Central One Bataan, a business process outsourcing (BPO) company raided on October 31 for alleged human trafficking activities.
Police Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, spokesperson for the Philippine National Police (PNP), said the operation was supported by a new search warrant.
While the company’s legal counsel claimed the money was for salaries and operations of over 1,600 employees, Fajardo expressed doubt, noting that salaries are typically processed through ATMs.
The raid also uncovered foreign passports, security tokens, vouchers, and documents, raising concerns that the company was withholding passports from employees. Fajardo questioned why legitimate workers would not have possession of their passports.
The money and seized documents are now in the custody of the PNP.
In relation to this case, the administrative relief of NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Sidney Hernia and PNP-Anti-Cybercrime Group director Maj. Gen. Ronnie Cariaga has been extended until November 22 to allow for an investigation into alleged misconduct during previous police raids on suspected offshore gaming hubs.
