Imee Marcos calls for Ombudsman probe into officials over Duterte's arrest

Senator Imee Marcos has urged the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, Philippine National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Rommel Marbil, and CIDG chief Nicolas Torre III over their roles in former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest.

Marcos presented additional findings from the Senate foreign relations committee’s investigation into Duterte's March 11 detention, alleging that the officials committed violations of Republic Act 3019 and other offenses.

She claims Justice Secretary Remulla violated RA 3019 by sanctioning an invalid administrative arrest against Duterte, while Interior Secretary Remulla is accused of arbitrary detention and inducing General Torre and Marbil to perform illegal acts.

PNP Chief Marbil faces similar charges for arbitrary detention and inducing CIDG chief Torre to violate rules or laws, while Torre himself is charged with two counts of arbitrary detention and violating RA 7438 by not allowing visits to Duterte.

CIDG chief Nicolas Torre III may also face charges under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act for allegedly allowing himself to be persuaded to violate the law, as well as grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to public service.

Ambassador Markus V. Lacanilao was cited for possible usurpation of official functions, false testimony, perjury, and conduct prejudicial to the service.