A policeman was arrested in an entrapment operation in General Santos City for alleged extortion.

Intelligence operatives of the General Santos City Police Office (GSCPO) arrested the suspect evening on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, inside the police station where he was assigned.

The suspect is a staff sergeant.

A woman whose husband was detained complained after the cop allegedly demanded money amounting to P10,000 in exchange for her husband’s release.

With not enough money on hand, the woman decided to report the same to authorities.

Police said the suspect has allegedly been extorting money for nearly 10 years.

“Ang ating biktima hinihingian ng P10,000 to facilitate the DRU-arrest (suspect). Maybe sabi niya , siguro mapababa yung kaso , o kaya i-twist nila yung affidavit o kaya di madadala sa ibang kulungan. Matagal na niyang ginagawa yun mga almost 10 years na kalakalan di maganda,” GSCPO Director, Col. Nicomedes Olaivar Jr., said.

The suspect refused to comment. He may face administrative and criminal charges.

“Nagpahiwatig lang yan na ang ating PNP Gensan ay talagang walang sinasanto basta may report na may gumagawa ng violation of law, talagang aksyunan natin yan kaagad,” Olaivar added.