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Fire inspector nabbed for robbery extortion, found guilty — NBI
A fire inspector who was previously arrested by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents for attempting to extort P400,000 from a job applicant has been found guilty by the Ombudsman, the bureau said Tuesday.
In a statement, the NBI said the Office of the Ombudsman found the fire inspector administratively liable for violating the Republic Act 6713 and grave misconduct.
He was dismissed from service with perpetual disqualification from holding office, forfeiture of retirement benefits, cancellation of his Civil Service Eligibility, and is prohibited from the Civil Service Exam.
The NBI arrested the man during an entrapment operation on June 27.
According to the bureau, the arrest stemmed from the complaint of an applicant that the fire inspector asked 'thanksgiving money' from her in the amount of P400,000 in exchange for her inclusion in the final roster of candidates for the position of Fire Safety Officer I.
She said fulfilled all necessary requirements and was fully qualified for the position, but was allegedly denied the position due to the lack of a backer. — Joahna Lei Casilao/RF, GMA Integrated News
