Colangco cited an instance where Baraan allegedly asked for P500,000 in exchange for the transfer of a prisoner from the medium to maximum security compound. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Colangco: Ex-DOJ USec Baraan got kickbacks for transferring inmates“The transfer of prisoners within the Bilibid compound, e.g. from the medium security to the maximum security, is decided exclusively by the bureau director. Colangco told the House committee on justice during the hearing that inmates preferred the NBP’s maximum security compound due to the posh lifestyle that prisoners enjoyed in the facility. Asked how he managed to have such privileges, Colangco claimed he paid off officials of the BuCor and the DOJ, allegedly including then-Secretary Leila de Lima.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 21, 2016 00:33 UTC