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Karen De Guzman

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MANILA — The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) denied allegations that one of the vehicles it seized was being used by police personnel for personal purposes.The issue stemmed from a black Ford Everest, which was seen parked at the Married Officers’ Quarters (MOQ-14) inside Camp Crame.A couple, who claimed to be victims of a “rentangay” scheme, said the car was their property and presented documents to prove ownership.PMaj. Eleonor Villaruz, PIO of the PNP-AKG, clarified that the vehicle was among six cars recovered during the July 14 rescue operation of a Chinese businessman abducted earlier that month.“After conducting an operation on July 14, puyat-puyat po talaga kami noon na nag-result po ng confiscation or recovery of six vehicles na kasama nga po doon ‘yung Ford Everest,” Villaruz said.She explained that the SUV was only parked near MOQ-14 because of the limited space at the AKG’s compound.“Dahil puno na po ang parking space ng AKG because of limited space, kailangan pong ilipat temporarily po. So, doon po sa allegation na ginagamit for personal use, no it was not at hindi kailanman mangyayari,” she said.BGen. Job Russel Balaquit, director of the PNP-Headquarters Support Service (HSS), confirmed that the couple tracked the vehicle through GPS and sought assistance on August 6.They claimed that a Chinese national—later arrested by the PNP-AKG—had rented their car.Balaquit clarified that the vehicle was not authorized to be parked in the officers’ row.“Hindi ko authorized ang pag-park doon… so we immediately referred the memo to the AKG to transfer itong evidence car na ito,” he said.The vehicle was returned to the AKG on August 16.Balaquit said the HSS also directed an investigation to determine if lapses were committed in handling the evidence.Villaruz, meanwhile, emphasized that evidence vehicles are never used by police personnel for personal gain.“It is the strict directive of our AKG director, na hinding hindi na gamitin ang mga ebidensya sa mga personal purpose. So, through the GPS, we can challenge ‘yung may-ari kung kaya niyang alamin kung nag move outside camp po ‘yun.”She said they instructed the rightful owners to file a motion in court to formally claim the car, since it is part of a kidnapping case.To prevent similar incidents, the PNP-HSS and the Highway Patrol Group have conducted inspections to strengthen security inside Camp Crame.

The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) denied allegations that one of the vehicles it seized was being used by police personnel for personal purposes.

The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) denied allegations that one of the vehicles it seized was being used by police personnel for personal purposes.

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PNP-AKG denies using evidence car for personal use

Karen De Guzman,

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Published Sep 08, 2025 02:30 PM PHT

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Updated Sep 08, 2025 03:46 PM PHT

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