PNP to field investigators to build strong case vs local execs who don’t give SAP funds

May 5, 2020

Following the directive of Interior Secretary Eduardo Año , the Philippine National Police (PNP) will field  teams of investigators that will gather evidence to establish a strong case against local executives for alleged graft and corruption in the distribution of government cash aid for the poor.

Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa directed the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) to conduct case build-up operations against erring local executives in coordination with Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and DILG.

“The Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management under the supervision of the Administrative Support Task Force will closely monitor the progress of investigation of these cases to ensure successful prosecution of the guilty party,” Gamboa said.

In his latest public address last Monday night, President Rodrigo Duterte mentioned a barangay chairman in Bulacan who allegedly shortchanged some SAP beneficiaries in his area.

“CIDG probers will closely examine disbursement records, receipts, and other paper trail evidence, as well as sworn statements of fund recipients to uncover alleged irregularities,” he said. Ella Dionisio/DMS