THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced Wednesday the arrest of four of its own employees and seven fixers for allegedly colluding in a scheme to expedite the issuance of NBI clearance certificates.
The arrests, carried out by the NBI-Cybercrime Division (CCD) and the NBI-Special Task Force (STF) outside the NBI Clearance Center, targeted four employees within the Information and Communication Technology Division.
The NBI stated that it had received information about an employee colluding with fixers, charging between ₱800 and ₱2,000 for expedited processing.
Following a covert investigation, the CCD launched an entrapment operation on Monday, resulting in the arrests.
The four NBI employees are facing charges under the Revised Penal Code, the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, and the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, in relation to the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
The seven fixers are charged under the Ease of Doing Business Act and the Cybercrime Prevention Act. All eleven individuals were presented for inquest proceedings at the Department of Justice on Tuesday. NBI Director Santiago emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for corruption within the bureau.
