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7 Parañaque cops nabbed for robbery extortion
Seven Parañaque police officers were arrested for allegedly extorting P100,000 from a Chinese national.
The officers, from Sto. Niño Police Substation 3, flagged down the businessman's vehicle on Macapagal Boulevard on Thursday night.
They initially demanded P300,000 for the release of the victim's vehicle and belongings, but settled for P100,000.
The arrested officers include a substation commander with the rank of major, a lieutenant, a master sergeant, a staff sergeant, and three patrolmen.
Another police officer involved in the incident is still at large.
NCRPO director Police Maj. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin ordered the arrest and stated that those involved will face charges and dismissal from service.
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