Manila traffic enforcer gets 5 years for bribery
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has sentenced a traffic enforcer of the Manila city government to up to five years in prison for demanding bribe money from a truck operator in exchange for non-apprehension of his 18 vehicles in case of traffic violations.
In a 32-page decision promulgated on Jan. 20, the anti-graft court’s First Division denied the appeal of Joselito Garcia of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau.
In his motion, Garcia sought the reversal of the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 21’s decision finding him guilty of violating Republic Act 3019, the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
The First Division modified the RTC’s ruling and convicted Garcia of direct bribery under Article 210 of the Revised Penal Code.
Garcia was ordered to pay a fine of P81,000, with the accessory penalty of temporary disqualification from holding public office.
Based on the charge sheet, Garcia received P27,000 from truck operator Salvador Jecino on Feb. 21, 2020
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