The operation in the 40-story Century Peak Tower on Adriatico Street in Ermita, Manila, last Tuesday was led by the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group under Maj. Gen. Ronnie Cariaga and National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) under Maj. Gen. Sidney Hernia.
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MANILA, Philippines — National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Sidney Hernia denied extortion allegations against him and 14 other police personnel during a raid on an alleged scam hub.
The allegation of extortion arose after the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) executed a warrant at the Century Peak Tower in Ermita, Manila, last October 29.
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In a statement on Tuesday, Hernia described the allegations as “absurd and unfounded.”
The capital regional police chief said, “I will not tolerate any wrongdoing within our ranks, and I firmly urge the accusers to substantiate their claims in the proper forum.”
“The NCRPO fully welcomes any investigation into this matter, as it will provide a great opportunity to prove the regularity and legality of our actions,” he added.
NCRPO previously clarified that the PNP ACG conducted the raid without the involvement of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission and focused on “executing cyber warrants to counter cybercriminal activities.”