Investigator SPO2 James Baluya “developed an alleged romantic and working relationship” with suspect Dolores Barrion while looking into her case, said the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) in a press statement. Baluya, meanwhile, has been declared absent without official leave (Awol) after he stopped reporting for duty since December 1. According to Evasco, Baluya was apparently enticed to join Barrion’s illegal activities while closely investigating her case. Three members of the organization who dealt with Barrion and paid her the money were charged by the transport group and were jailed for estafa after they failed to deliver the promised franchise. Salvador said their transport group had seven police officers as members, whom Barrion also allegedly duped.

Source: The Star December 29, 2018 08:15 UTC