11-08-2025
NBI arrests man for P320K extortion try in Albay
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday announced the arrest of a person accused of attempting to extort P320,000 in exchange for the issuance of a permit in Albay.
According to the NBI, agents arrested 'Julbie' during an entrapment operation on August 8 for alleged involvement in an extortion scheme for the issuance of an ore transport permit (OTP) from the Provincial Environmental and Natural Resources Office.
The NBI said Julbie demanded P320,000 as standard operating procedure for the release of seven OTPs.
He also claimed that failure to pay the amount would delay the processing of the OTP.
The operation stemmed from a complaint against a certain 'Tope' for alleged violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and robbery or extortion, according to the bureau.
Similarly, Tope claimed that he can help in the issuance of an OTP from the Provincial Environmental and Natural Resources Office and that the processing of the OTP will be delayed if he is not paid.
However, Tope did not make any further contact.
Following this, the NBI said Julbie, who is associated with Tope, told the complainant that he will be the one to collect the payment.
The NBI said tJulbie has been presented for inquest proceedings for robbery or extortion. — Joahna Lei Casilao/RF, GMA Integrated News
