Caloocan police arrested for extortion

Three police officers from Caloocan City Police Station, including a major, were arrested by the Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (IMEG) for alleged extortion.

Complaints from relatives of detainees revealed that the officers extorted money for visitation and other privileges.

According to PNP IMEG spokesperson Captain Mary Jane Cuevas, visitors were charged P200 to see an inmate, an additional P100 for bringing food, and P550 for using a hut near the station, with extra fees for exceeding the one-hour visit.

These visitors usually paid around P1,500 per visit, and the scheme had been ongoing for some time.

Two inmates were also involved, reportedly tasked with collecting the payments.

The arrested policemen are facing complaints of robbery, extortion, and prohibited transaction, and are currently under the custody of PNP IMEG.