BFP Officer Arrested for Extortion

A Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officer has been arrested for allegedly demanding P150,000 from an applicant who wanted to join the bureau. The BFP said on Thursday the 36-year-old Fire Officer 3 assigned to the Ilocos Region was arrested in an entrapment in Dagupan City, Pangasinan on Aug. 5. During the entrapment operation, the suspect allegedly asked the applicant for P150,000 in exchange for his inclusion in the bureau. "We will not tolerate any form of corruption within the BFP," said BFP Chief, Director Louie S. Puracan. Puracan said the BFP is committed to ensuring that its recruitment and selection process is fair, transparent, and free from irregularities. "We are continuously working to cleanse our ranks and maintain the integrity of the bureau," he added. The arrested officer will be facing charges for extortion and corruption. Information source: Inquirer NewsInfo