THE person identified with an account on TikTok linked to the alleged assassination plot against presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (BBM) has surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra confirmed on Wednesday.
“The owner of the BBM death threat account voluntarily turned himself into the NBI yesterday (Tuesday). He was advised to secure the assistance of counsel. I think he went to the NBI to give his side, but he’s not under arrest,” Guevarra said in a message to reporters.
Due to security reasons, Guevarra said, the NBI would not disclose any details for now while the case is still being evaluated.
The NBI had previously been given a month to report on the alleged assassination attempt made via the Chinese video-sharing platform.
Earlier, Guevarra clarified the government probes all threats on public officials, past and present, as well as candidates running for public office, upon prompt receipt of information.
He also stated that the DOJ Office of Cybercrime and the NBI may track down individuals who threaten to kill or rape public officials.
He added that a death threat is illegal whether one believes it or not, and even if it is improbable.
The TikTok user allegedly posted “we are meeting everyday to plan for BBM’s (Bongbong Marcos) assassination. Get ready.”
