Michelle Dee and Rhian Ramos break silence on "illegal detention" claims by former driver

• The legal team of Michelle Dee and Rhian Ramos has officially denied allegations of illegal detention filed against the two stars at the NBI
• Atty. Maggie Abraham-Garduque stated that the complainant, a driver named Mr. Baro, was a resident of the same condominium as the actresses
• The camp believes the complaint is a form of "revenge" after Michelle Dee previously filed a qualified theft case against the same driver
• According to the statement, the driver had already admitted to taking items from Michelle and had returned some of the stolen properties

Celebrity best friends and roommates Michelle Dee and Rhian Ramos are facing a legal storm after their former driver filed a complaint for illegal detention against them at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). However, the camp of the two stars is not taking the accusations sitting down, claiming that the report is nothing more than a "vindictive suit."

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Atty. Maggie Abraham-Garduque, the legal counsel for Michelle and Rhian, shared an official statement clarifying that they have not yet received an official copy of the NBI complaint. Despite this, they were quick to shut down the allegations of illegal detention.

“As far as our client is concerned, there is no incident of illegal detention happened as Mr. Baro was a resident of the condo, being the driver of Rhian,” the statement read.

The lawyer further revealed a messy backstory between the parties. It turns out that Michelle Dee had already filed a criminal case for qualified theft against the driver, Mr. Baro, before he went to the NBI. In a surprising twist, the driver reportedly admitted to the theft and even returned some of the items he took from the beauty queen.

“Thus, our clients cannot think of any reason for initiating this complaint but a leverage and vindictive suit to said qualified theft case,” Garduque added.

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The issue became public after the driver reportedly gave interviews to several media outlets regarding the alleged detention. Michelle and Rhian’s camp decided to release the statement to clear their names, emphasizing that they are ready to answer the allegations formally once the NBI documents arrive.

Michelle Dee, known for her Miss Universe Philippines 2023 title, and Rhian Ramos, a seasoned GMA-7 actress, have been living together as "housemates" for quite some time. The two have always been vocal about their tight bond, making this legal battle involving a shared employee even more shocking for their fans.

Following the conclusion of the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, former titleholder Michelle Dee took to social media to express her unfiltered thoughts. She posted "speechless" and "confused" on X (formerly Twitter) as the results were announced, reflecting the sentiments of many Pinoy fans who questioned the placements. Her candid posts quickly went viral, showing her continued passion for the pageant world even after her reign.

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In a recent episode of the "Almost Honest" podcast, Michelle Dee gave fans a rare glimpse into her private life. She admitted to host Kylie Verzosa that while she is "technically single," her heart is already taken by someone special. Michelle explained that she is currently "off the market emotionally," though she didn't reveal the identity of the person who has captured her heart.

Source: KAMI.com.gh