A former district collector of the Bureau of Customs and an ex-consultant to Philippine Airlines have been arrested for allegedly extorting P11 million from the flag carrier to import jet fuel. READ:
An ATRIG, which is issued by the BIR, is addressed to the commissioner of customs to allow the release of imported goods from the BOC upon the payment of taxes, or to serve as proof of exemption.Both Sebastian and Tan underwent inquest proceedings at the Manila City prosecutor’s office on Friday. They were facing complaints of robbery-extortion and estafa.
In a TV Patrol report aired on Friday, Sebastian denied he was extorting money, claiming he was a “friend” and “employee” of the PAL chair, who “normally” gives him money as a “gift.”Tan, the former customs collector, denied being an accomplice, saying he was only invited by Sebastian for lunch at the hotel.ADVERTISEMENT
“We are cooperating extensively with the National Bureau of Investigation on the case related to the former PAL consultant who was apprehended on March 16 for an extortion attempt,” PAL said. “The case is undergoing inquest proceedings. We cannot make further comments,” Villaluna told the Inquirer on Saturday.It is looking at having 75 aircraft in its fleet by the end of this year amid the projected growth in the number of passengers with the easing of pandemic restrictions. It currently has 68 planes.
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