NBI arrests employee accused of extortion using director's name

The National Bureau of Investigation arrested a job order employee from its Manila headquarters on allegations of using Director Melvin Matibag's name to conduct extortion operations targeting businessmen in Mindanao. According to Matibag, the suspect is assigned to the bureau's main office in Pasay City and allegedly leveraged the director's name to demand payments from victims across the southern island. The scheme represents a significant breach of public trust, with the suspect exploiting his position within the law enforcement agency to conduct illegal activities. The NBI's action demonstrates the agency's commitment to internal accountability and investigating misconduct by its own personnel. Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the extent of the alleged extortion activities or the number of victims involved in the case.