MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has filed criminal and administrative cases against one of its personnel allegedly involved in an extortion attempt on a job applicant.
The PCG said the cases were filed against Petty Officer Third Class (PO3) Ibrahim Banota who allegedly attempted to extort PHP150,000 from an applicant in exchange for guaranteed acceptance into the service.
“This occurred amid the ongoing PCG nationwide recruitment cycle for calendar year 2024,” it said in a statement Friday.
The extortion attempt was first reported on May 19.
Banota, who was part of the PCG Station Western Tawi-Tawi based in Zamboanga City, was arrested in an entrapment operation five days later.
He is facing estafa charges and an administrative case.
The PCG urged the public to report such illegal activities related to its recruitment. (PNA)
