MANILA, Philippines — The police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has started its probe to unmask the people responsible for the release of possibly forged documents on the alleged appointment of lawyer Abrahan Espejo Jr. as the new Bureau of Immigration (BI) commissioner.
Probers are looking into the case after President Marcos’ signature was reportedly forged and used on the supposed appointment letter of Espejo, CIDG director Brig. Gen. Ronald Lee said yesterday.
He said those involved in the forgery would face charges of violating Article 161 of the Revised Penal Code or Counterfeiting the Great Seal of the Government of the Philippines as well as forging the signature or stamp of the President.
Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said the CIDG made “breakthroughs” in its probe.
“We deem it best not to disclose the details as the probe is still ongoing. We were able to identify those who posted the forged documents on social media platforms,” Azurin said.
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said the National Bureau of Investigation has started its own probe on the matter.
Malacañang earlier denied that Marcos had appointed Espejo to head the BI. – Helen Flores