By Ferdinand Patinio
MANILA – A Bureau of Immigration (BI) agent was relieved and dismissed for allegedly extorting money from a Korean national in Cebu.
Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado said police arrested the 61-year-old suspect in an entrapment operation on May 5 inside a restaurant along A.S. Fortuna Street in Mandaue City.
The operation stemmed from a complaint filed by a 43-year-old foreigner who alleged that the suspect was demanding protection money from him.
Authorities conducted an entrapment operation, during which the complainant, acting as poseur-victim, handed over marked money to the suspect. Recovered from the suspect were marked bills and money used in the operation.
The BI confirmed that the agent has been immediately relieved from his post, with administrative charges already initiated.
His case has been endorsed to the Civil Service Commission for the termination of his contract of service. (PNA)
