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Dismissed cop linked to Velasco prior to money delivery claims
The Philippine National Police confirmed that the former patrolman at the center of allegations about delivering money to former President Rodrigo Duterte previously worked as security detail for ex-House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco.
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PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. disclosed that dismissed patrolman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. had been assigned as a security or staff member under former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco before his involvement in the controversial money delivery allegations.
The revelation emerged during an ambush interview with Nartatez, who provided confirmation of Gracioso's previous assignment without elaborating on the timeline or nature of his duties with Velasco.
Gracioso's case has drawn significant public attention following claims that he delivered funds to the former president. The connection to Velasco adds another dimension to the investigation surrounding the dismissed officer's background and associations.
The PNP chief's confirmation comes as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding Gracioso's allegations and his professional history prior to his dismissal from the police force.