Ombudsman orders Remulla, Marbil, Lacanilao to respond to criminal complaints over Duterte arrest
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, PNP chief Rommel Marbil, Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, and Marcus V. Lacanilao to respond to criminal complaints filed by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations regarding former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest.
Respondents must file counter affidavits within 10 days of receiving the Ombudsman's order or risk waiving their right to submit evidence.
The charges against them include arbitrary detention, grave threats, perjury, and usurpation of official functions.
Administrative complaints also include grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to service interests.
Former President Duterte was arrested based on an ICC warrant upon his return from Hong Kong on March 11, facing accusations related to crimes against humanity during his drug war.
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