NBI arrests BFP safety officer for alleged bribery

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested an officer of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Cebu City for alleged bribery.

According to the agency, the NBI-Central Visayas Regional Office arrested BFP Fire Safety Enforcement Section chief Insp. Roy Sangueza Mat. Castro on Thursday, June 27, during an entrapment operation in Cebu City.

Castro was collared for alleged violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, direct bribery under Article 310 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended, and grave misconduct under the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

The operation stemmed from a complaint alleging that Castro asked for P400,000 in exchange for the complainant's name to be included in the final listing for oath-taking as fire safety officer.

Further, the complainant said that Castro also pressured her to pay P400,000 as thanks to the higher-ups after she passed the application process and was included in the final list for oath-taking.

According to the NBI, Castro has been presented for inquest proceedings before the Office of the Ombudsman. — VDV, GMA Integrated News