3 PNP ACG officers relieved for allegedly tampering with CCTV during raid

Three police officers from the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) were relieved of their duties after allegedly tampering with CCTV cameras during a raid on an offshore gaming operator hub in Manila last Tuesday, October 29.

The raid was conducted at Century Peak Tower in Malate, Manila, where police officers reportedly walked shirtless due to malfunctioning air conditioning and elevator systems on the building's 23rd floor.

During further investigation, it was discovered that hallway cameras were twisted and covered by the three officers to avoid being seen while walking shirtless, although workstations' cameras remained operational.

The PNP ACG chief, Maj. Gen. Ronnie Francis Cariaga, confirmed in a statement Tuesday that the officers are now under restrictive custody and will face administrative proceedings for their actions.

The raid was conducted independently by the PNP ACG without involvement from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), which later disowned the operation due to flaws such as the release of foreign suspects and allegations of tampering with the warrant.