Police arrest cop involved in ‘sextortion’

A cop who allegedly filmed his girlfriend without her consent and used the explicit video to blackmail her was arrested by authorities in Bulacan.

The Philippine National Police Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG) said in Emil Sumangil’s report on “24 Oras” that the victim sought their help against Patrolman Julius Ramos due to the suspect’s alleged “sextortion.”

“Ginagamit niya pong pananakot para sa kaniyang mga sexual favors sa complainant. Naging balisa na ang complainant kaya dumulog siya dito sa ating himpilan,” said PNP-IMEG Spokesperson P/Insp. Mary Jean Cuevas.

(He is using the videos to blackmail the victim for sexual favors. The complainant was dismayed by her predicament and she sought our assistance.)

GMA News sought Ramos’ response to the allegations but he has yet to respond.

Meanwhile, Ramos will face raps for grave coercion and for violating the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, Anti-Cybercrime Prevention Act, and the Anti-Photo and Voyeurism Act.

“Bukod po sa criminal na charges na sinampa natin, nagsampa din tayo ng administratibong kaso kung saan maaaring ang punishment po ay dismissal from service,” said Cuevas.

(Apart from criminal charges, we also filed administrative charges against him. He may be dismissed from service because of it.) — Sundy Mae Locus/DVM, GMA News