NICA chief denies pressuring police for ICC testimony

Updated Fri, August 9, 2024 at 6:10 PM Published Thu, August 8, 2024 at 8:13 PM

National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Director General Ricardo F. De Leon denied allegations of pressuring police officials to testify against Senator "Bato" dela Rosa and former President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Senator Dela Rosa claimed that De Leon, Speaker Martin Romualdez, and Rep. Elizaldy Co pressured police officers to execute affidavits against him and the former president.

De Leon stated he accompanied former PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. when Caramat sought an audience with Romualdez, but denied any pressure was applied for ICC testimony.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson, Police Colonel Jean Fajardo, stated that the PNP has not monitored any efforts to influence its officials to become ICC witnesses.

Fajardo suggested inquiring with Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. regarding a meeting with the Speaker, as the PNP had no knowledge of such attempts to coax officials.

Senator dela Rosa also mentioned former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV in his claim regarding the alleged pressure on police officials.

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