MANILA, Philippines- Nadakip ng Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) ang dalawang wanted na impersonators ni Army commanding general Lieutenant General Roy Galido.
Nahuli ang mga suspek sa joint law enforcement operation sa Arayat, Pampanga noong February 25.
Sinabi ni PA spokesperson Colonel Louie Dema-ala na ang mga suspek ang umano’y mga mastermind ng organized scamming group na tuma-target sa government suppliers.
“Their modus operandi involved sending fraudulent messages demanding representation fees from project holders and suppliers using social media accounts that impersonated the Army chief,” pahayag ni Dema-ala sa press briefing sa Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City nitong Martes.
Kasalukuyang nasa ilalim ng kustodiya ng PNP-CIDG ang mga suspek na nahaharap sa kasong illegal usurpation, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, at possession of illegal drugs.
“The arrest of the suspects underscores the Army’s zero tolerance for fraud, especially schemes that gravely undermine the integrity of our organization,” pahayag ni Dema-ala.
“The Philippine Army clarifies that no one in our organization, including the commanding general, may demand any form of solicitation or monetary requirements for any of its transactions. It also does not accept payment of any kind from its applicants and aspiring soldiers during the recruitment process.”
Pinaalalahanan ng Army spokesperson ang publiko na beripikahin ang pagkakakilanlan ng mga nagpapakilalang bahagi ng organisasyon at nanghihingi ng bayad upang maiwasang mabiktima ng scamming at extortion. RNT/SA
