5 days ago
5 GenSan cops in hot water for alleged extortion
Five cops assigned to the Police Station 5 in General Santos City have been placed under restrictive custody after they allegedly extorted P50.00 from a motorist.
General Santos City Police Office (GSCPO) Director, Col. Nicomedes Olaivar, Jr., confirmed that a complaint was received via 911 Kalasag, the national police hotline, accusing the five officers of demanding P50 for 'snacks' from a motorist during a supposed checkpoint in Barangay Tambler.
'Dahil sa pangyayari na alleged reported extortion na involve nanghingi ng 50 pesos sa isang kababayan natin na taga Banga, South Cotabato doon na report mismo yan sa 911 Kalasag from Camp Crame,' Olaivar said.
Based on investigation, there was no scheduled checkpoint at that time and the officers were only authorized to conduct mobile patrols. Also, only two officers should have been aboard the mobile patrol vehicle.
The police officers involved hold the ranks of sergeant, patrolman, and corporal.
The Police Regional Office-SOCCSKSARGEN (PRO-12) placed them under restrictive custody while awaiting the filing of formal complaint from the complainant.
In an interview, a councilman said they never received any complaint against the policemen concerned and that the cops are known to be supporting the barangay's peace programs actively.
'Never sa barangay wala mi ka-receive og report na nangayo sila wala man, unya katong mga pulisa na nakuha ron, partner kaayo namo to tanang programa… nagasuporta sila sa among mga tukhang… uban na sila katong mga pulisa, natingala gani ko na mao tong nahitabo,' Councilman Jose Diendo said.
Due of the incident, the chief of Police Station 5 was relieved from his post and the turnover ceremony for the new chief was held on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Police are now preparing to file administrative charges against the five officers.
GMA Regional TV One Mindanao is reaching out to the officers involved and the complainant for a statement, as of this writing. — GMA Regional TV News
