Lady traffic enforcer arrested in Iloilo City over alleged ₱30,000 extortion

• A female traffic enforcer in Iloilo City was arrested for allegedly extorting nearly ₱30,000 from a motorist over six months
• The motorist reported that the enforcer first demanded ₱500 and later pressured him to send more payments through online transactions
• The suspect allegedly threatened to file a case against the victim if he failed to complete the payments
• Authorities are continuing their investigation, while the suspect has refused to give her side of the story

Authorities arrested a female traffic enforcer in Iloilo City after she was accused of extorting nearly ₱30,000 from a motorist over the course of six months.

According to a report by GMA Regional TV, the complaint stemmed from an incident when the driver was caught entering a one-way street.

Instead of processing the violation properly, the enforcer allegedly demanded money from the motorist.

The victim said the suspect initially asked for ₱500 as a “paunang bayad.” But the demands did not stop there.

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Over the next six months, the motorist was allegedly pressured to send additional payments through online transactions, totaling almost ₱30,000.

Authorities added that the suspect also threatened the motorist with a possible case should the payments not be completed.

“May pananakot pa umano ang suspek sa biktima na sasampahan niya ito ng reklamo kapag hindi kinumpleto ang bayad,” the report stated.

When confronted by reporters, the suspect refused to give her side.

“Tumangging magbigay ng kaniyang panig ang suspek,” the news report added.

Meanwhile, her sibling defended her, suggesting that she might have been acting under instructions from someone else.

“Sinabi ng kapatid ng suspek na maaaring may nag-uutos lamang sa kaniyang kapatid.”

Local authorities have assured the public that an investigation is underway to determine the full extent of the alleged extortion and to hold those responsible accountable.

“Patuloy ang pag-iimbestiga ng mga awtoridad,” police confirmed.

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The case has stirred concern among residents, highlighting the need for transparency and integrity in law enforcement practices.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories.

In other news, a chilling CCTV video captured the abduction of two men by suspects who pretended to be police officers in Manila. One of the victims managed to escape when the suspects stopped at a restaurant, while his friend remains in captivity. The abductors reportedly stole ₱9,000 from the victim’s e-wallet and took his gold ring during the ordeal. The incident highlights a dangerous trend of criminals impersonating law enforcement to commit abductions and robberies.

Still in other news, two men were shot and killed while riding a motorcycle in Valencia City, Bukidnon, in what authorities believe was an ambush. Investigators found several .45 caliber shells at the scene and have identified persons of interest in the double murder. One of the victims had a criminal record, including drug-related offenses, and had previously survived a separate ambush attempt earlier this year. Police are exploring multiple angles, including a possible motive linked to illegal drug5, as they work to solve the case.

Source: KAMI.com.gh