#National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)

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Four persons arrested in Parañaque City for illegal sale of firearms

Recently in the city of Parañaque, agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended four individuals for the illegal sale of firearms, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface… Four persons have been arrested in Paranaque City for illegal sale of…

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Actual na pag Aresto kay Alice Guo | Paano nila Naaresto!

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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) says eight members of the Eagle S tanker's crew are now suspects and have been banned from leaving the ship.

The vessel is currently detained near Porvoo in an investigation that could take months, after it was suspected to have been responsible for damage to crucial subsea cables in the Gulf of Finland.

The number subject to a travel ban could change as the investigation progresses, according to the NBI.

The crew includes Georgian and Indian citizens, but the NBI would not comment on the nationality of those suspected of crimes.

Investigators are currently examining the ship and interviewing the crew, with the NBI unable to give a timeline for the investigation's conclusion but stating that it is likely to take weeks for the initial, active phase of the investigation to conclude.

On Thursday, Helsingin Sanomat reached out to the captain of Eagle S, Davit Vadatchkori by phone.

The captain, while remaining tight-lipped, said cooperation with the police investigating the cable damage is progressing smoothly. He also said the ship's crew is doing fine.

Court to hear case on lifting tanker seizure

On Friday, the District Court of Helsinki will hear a case concerning the lifting of the seizure of the Eagle S oil tanker. The court registry has confirmed the matter to news agency STT.

The oral hearing is scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm in the district court.

Attorney Herman Ljungberg, representing the oil tanker’s crew and its operator, Caravella, filed the application on Monday to overturn the seizure of the vessel. The NBI seized the tanker last Saturday, relocating it to Porvoo.

The matter was initially reported by business publication Talouselämä.

Fingrid files seizure application

Meanwhile, national grid operator Fingrid also submitted an application to the Helsinki District Court on Thursday. The company is seeking the seizure of Eagle S to secure its claims for damages related to the Estlink 2 transmission connection.

According to Fingrid's General Counsel Marina Louhija, this seizure application is directed solely at the vessel that caused the damage, not its cargo.

According to Louhija, while NBI's seizure application is related to criminal law and enforcement, Fingrid's application concerns civil law, specifically securing compensation claims.

“They are essentially two separate legal processes, which is why a separate application is needed, as we have different grounds,” Louhija said.

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MANILA, Philippines – Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has been arrested in the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area of Indonesia, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Wednesday, September 4.

NBI Director Jimmy Santiago confirmed to Rappler that Guo is now under the custody of Indonesian authorities.

Guo was apprehended at 11:58 pm in Tangerang City, part of the Greater Jakarta area, also known as Jabodetabek, on September 3, Tuesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. 

“This development has been verified by our counterparts in Immigration, who confirmed that Guo is currently under the custody of the Indonesian Police at Jatanras Mabes Polri,” said DOJ spokesperson Mico Clavano.

“Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco is currently coordinating with the Indonesian immigration authorities for her possible return to the Philippines at the soonest possible time,” said Gilbert Cruz, chief of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).

“Kung makuha namin sila, matapos ang BI, matapos sa amin, we will immediately turn her over to the Senate,” said Santiago who added the implementation of the plans would still have to depend on the weather.

(If we get her, after the Bureau of Immigration, after us, we will immediately turn her over to the Senate)

There are currently no court-issued warrants of arrest out for Guo, just a warrant from the Senate based on contempt. It is likely that Indonesian immigration authorities apprehended Guo for immigration violations, or offenses related to disobedience or obstruction of justice, like what happened to her sister Shiela Guo, and the family’s alleged close confidante Cassandra Ong.

There are no exact details as of writing when Guo can be brought to the Philippines. Senator Risa Hontiveros said the Senate wants Guo present in their hearing on Thursday afternoon, September 5.

“I’m really hoping makaharap na siya bukas. So, tinatarget namin (I’m really hoping she can appear tomorrow. So that’s what we’re targeting). But we can only target so much,” she said.

Hontiveros said the Senate inquiry may be able to wrap up in four more hearings, but they’re aiming to establish a “bigger fish.”

“Maaaring hindi siya yung pinakamataas pa. Maaaring hindi pa siya yung pinakamalaking isda dito. At yun yung gustong tumbukin ng Committee on Women bilang bahagi ng pag-wrap-up ng kabuuang apat na taon nang imbestigasyon laban sa POGOs,” said Hontiveros.

(It’s possible she’s not the biggest fish here. And that’s what we want to find out in the Committee on Women as part of our wrapping up four years of POGO investigation.)

Guo deported today, says Marcos

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the Indonesian government has been on top of the Guo situation ever since Shiela Guo and Ong were arrested on August 22.

“We’re thinking of sending our prosecutors there [Indonesia],” said Remulla, adding that Guo is undergoing tactical interrogation in Indonesia.

Senior NBI operatives will definitely be sent there too, Remulla said.

Guo can be returned to the Philippines within the day, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told reporters. “(The timing) depends on the police investigation results,” Jakarta’s law minister, Supratman Andi Agtas, told Reuters.

Because she was arrested without a warrant, Guo will be subjected to an inquest proceeding to give the Philippine government basis to hold her in custody. Her lawyers will likely invoke her rights against custodial investigation, which requires that she be charged within 36 hours, otherwise the continued detention can be invalidated.

Remulla shrugged these off, saying that Guo’s legal situation is “very complicated” as she faces multiple investigations in the legislative, executive, judiciary, “even in constitutional commissions,” referring to the Commission on Elections.

“Kaya kung merong abugadong magmamarunong diyan, marami silang sasabihin. Pero sasabihin nating hindi tama ang naging diskarte ni Alice Guo sa buhay niya, unang una, yung passport niya may problema tayo diyan, hindi lang natin kina-cancel kasi hindi kailangan pa,” said Remulla.

(So any lawyer who would act smart, and say many things, I will say that Alice Guo miscalculated her moves. First of all, her passport has problems, although we are not canceling it.) 

Alice Guo faces two complaints at the Department of Justice (DOJ), one for qualified human trafficking, and another for money laundering, both related to her incorporation of a leasing company called Baofu. Evidence submitted by several agencies to the DOJ claim Guo never divested from Baofu, and that the company was a front for the illegal activities of Hong Sheng/Zun Yuan, the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) that leased it.

Guo, at least according to her sister Shiela, fled the Philippines by boat around July 14, and reached Sabah, Malaysia on July 18. Several authorities have expressed doubt about the veracity of Shiela Guo’s testimony.

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The drug war reinvestigation of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s government has shown dismal results since its launch four years ago, with four homicide investigations now closed, putting six police officials back on active duty, Rappler has learned.

But during the House committee on human rights hearing on Wednesday, June 5, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Deputy Director for Operations Jose Justo Yap said there are actually a total of 30 cases already closed.

Mila [the mother of a young man killed by police officials and whose case landed in the reinvestigation] has participated in the drug war reinvestigation – an initiative launched in 2020 during Duterte’s time – by former justice secretary Menardo Guevarra that intended to review a speck of 52 cases of killings by police. The 52 cases were chosen because cops involved had already been meted sanctions, mostly suspensions, by the police force’s own internal affairs service or IAS.

On a smartphone screen, Mila watched Guevarra be accused by Act Teachers Partylist Representative France Castro of being behind a “coverup.” It is now June 2024, and Guevarra is President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s solicitor general.

Mila watched with a blank face as Guevarra explained that the difficulty in reinvestigating was lack of participation. “I participated,” Mila said, “I gave them everything I had.”

“But it’s like they weren’t interested,” she said. Mila said that in the few times that investigators reached out to her, they asked her if she had obtained more evidence. “I wanted to tell them: was that not your job?”

In the four homicide investigations involving nine police officials in Laguna and Cavite, three were “provisionally closed” in August 2022 due to a lack of investigative leads, and one is now closed and terminated because the family is “no longer interested,” according to the NBI.

“Despite commitments made before the United Nations Human Rights Committee, the government has been remiss in following up and acting on the commitments made by the former secretary of justice. How can the victims have the confidence in cooperating with government when you have such dismal results in the status of cases?” said Karen Gomez Dumpit, a former human rights commissioner who, during her term, already complained about the “superfluous” reinvestigation.

Of the 52, only one, the case of Carl Angelo Arnaiz, which was a sensational case that merited headlines in 2017, resulted in the criminal conviction for murder of one policeman.

“Mapanlinlang ang reinvestigation na ito para sa mga biktima (This reinvestigation is deceptive for the victims),” Kristina Conti, lawyer for victims and an ICC-accredited assistant counsel, told Rappler on Saturday, June 1.

Conti pointed out that the “cherry-picking” of the 52 cases was suspect from the beginning because the DOJ relied on records that were forwarded to them by the police. “The reinvestigation was a desk review, and this desk review is ineffective, and ultimately has no impact on the search for accountability in the Philippines,” said Conti.

Rubilyn Litao, the coordinator for Rise Up or the organized network of families of victims that Conti works with, said there’s been a little bit more willingness on the part of other families to share their experiences now that Duterte is no longer in power.

Dumpit said a family she’s in contact with expresses some hope from time to time whenever they see another case progress. “The successful prosecution of other cases even if not their kin’s case can regain some of the crumbled trust with the police and in the justice system in the country,” said Dumpit, “but clearly, with what you have gathered, there has been a dearth of investigations, very few indictments and more so with successful prosecutions.”

The Makabayan bloc sees promise in the committee hearing. Castro told Rappler she will try to have the individual police officials be called to the hearing to answer for their deadly operations. [Gabriela Partylist Representative Arlene Brosas] said “it’s also [the families’] time to be heard.”

2024 Jun. 3

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Finland detains suspected Russian ship and interrogates crew after electrical and telecoms cables were damaged under the seaAuthorities in the Gulf of Finland are continuing a joint operation following multiple cable ruptures in the Baltic Sea on Christmas Day, December 25th 2024. The investigation, launched on that day, involves a range of actions and will proceed as long as necessary to support the criminal inquiry. Superintendent Heikki Porola of the Helsinki Police Department stated, “The operation concerning the Gulf of Finland events will continue for several more days.” The operation is being led by the Helsinki Police Department, with support from the Border Guard Service. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is overseeing the criminal investigation into Read the full article

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Finland investigates Russian ship after electricity disconnection | masr356.com

Fingrid, the operator of Finland’s national grid, said Estlink 2 remained out of service but that the damage “did not endanger the operation of the electricity system” in the country. Repairs are expected to take “several months”. “From our side we are investigating grave sabotage,” said Robin Lardot, director of Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). President Alexander Stubb posted…

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Finnish Court Remands Biafran Separatist Leader Simon Ekpa, Four Others Over Terrorist Propaganda Charges

A Finnish district court has ordered the remand of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), over charges of spreading terrorist propaganda on social media. Ekpa, who also claims to be the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, was arrested by the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) alongside four other individuals for…

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NBI Clearance Online

NBI Clearance Online is a fully managed online system implemented by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines. The NBI Clearance makes it easy for you to apply for NBI Clearance, Renew your NBI Clearance Online and NBI Online Registration by using the internet. An NBI Clearance is an official document which is issued by the NBI that verifies you do not have any criminal record or status in your criminal history. It is required when you are applying for a job applications especially abroad; you’ll definitely need it, even if you’re getting a visa, registering for a professional license, in Government offices or some government transactions. For more information visit https://nbi-clearance.ph/

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Three men arrested in Parañaque City for posing as NBI agents, grave threat and extortion

Recently in the city of Parañaque, three men who pretended to be agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) got arrested by the police for extortion, grave threat, malicious mischief and the usurpation of authority, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The three suspects were also responsible for a previous attempt to extort money from a Parañaque spa while pretending to be…

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Video ng pag Aresto ka Alice Guo sa Indonesia

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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has completed an extensive investigation into a series of suspected terrorist offences, and passed the case file to prosecutors for further consideration.

The case relates to a series of suspicious packages sent to political party offices last year.

The first incident was reported on 16 February, when suspicious packages arrived at the party office of the Left Alliance in Helsinki and in Tampere. A similar suspect package arrived at the office of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Tampere a week later.

Later, suspicious parcels also arrived at an SDP office in Turku, a Left Alliance office in Pori, and the Green Party and the SDP's offices in Helsinki.

The packages were sent in the run-up to last year's general election, at a time when each of the three parties to receive the parcels — the SDP, the Greens and the Left Alliance — were in government.

A police spokesperson said on Friday that, based on evidence uncovered during the course of the preliminary investigation, the bomb threats were an attempt to influence the democratic process.

"A technical investigation found that the packages sent were very similar in detail. The same suspect is also believed to have posted provocative and threatening material on forums between late 2022 and spring 2023 in connection with the parliamentary elections. In this respect, the person is suspected of public incitement to an offence," Detective Inspector Sanna Springare wrote in an NBI press release.

Yle understands that at least some of the packages contained insulating wool and wires, suggesting that the sender wanted to create the impression that it was an explosive device.

The suspect in the case is a man in his 40's from Pirkanmaa, according to Yle's sources, and was a former member of the Finns Party. He has denied the charges, both to the NBI and to Yle.

NBI also probed plans for "ritual Satanic murder"

In addition to the investigation into the suspect packages, Yle understands that the same suspect was under surveillance by the NBI over plans to potentially carry out a ritual murder.

The suspicions were raised due to evidence uncovered by the NBI during the investigation into the suspect packages.

During a search of the suspect's home, investigating officers found a number of items used in satanic worship rituals as well as a book called 21 polkua pimeyden valtakuntaan — roughly translated as '21 Paths to the Dark Kingdom' — which is a Finnish book describing ways to become a Satan worshipper.

The book's recommendations include becoming a neo-Nazi as a step towards "true Satanism" as well as describing a ritual murder of a young man on the summer solstice. Police believe the suspect had begun the "ritual path" outlined in the book and he was planning to carry out the human sacrifice on 21 June 2023.

However, the NBI did not open a preliminary investigation into this suspected offence and the man denied in an interview with Yle that he practiced Satanic worship.

Finnish court jails British man for online casino fraud

The District Court of Central Finland has found William Anthony Parker guilty of aggravated online casino fraud and sentenced him to two and a half years in prison.

Parker, a British citizen, was detained by police in Central Finland in January on suspicion he had exploited a software flaw to hack into the computer systems of two international online casinos.

The court ordered him to forfeit the proceeds of his crimes — estimated by police to be about 835,000 euros — to the Finnish state.

Parker's assets, which also included more than 9,000 euros in cash as well as 100 gold coins found in his possession, had been frozen during the course of the preliminary investigation.

The prosecution had demanded a prison sentence of more than three years.

The court's verdict in the case is not final, meaning that the ruling is still subject to appeal.

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A Caucasian wearing the Uniform of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) was seen talking to the infamous and notorious Hansel Maranan, who has now been assigned as Chief of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO).

So many Questions, like what is that Caucasian doing there? Why is he wearing an NBI Uniform, or why was he allowed to wear an NBI Uniform? If his wearing of such a Uniform is really unauthorized, then why hasn't he been arrested up to now? Why does he have such a close access to the high-ranking Officials of the DCPO now?

He was later found out to be of Lebanese Descent, but still doesn't rule out that he may be working with a Foreign Government like the United States (US). I have my own Opinions of who this Man is, but I will keep it to myself for now, and I think that all of you reading this are thinking more or less the same Thing also …

Here is the Source of the original Pictures on the Facebook Page of SMNI News: https://web.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02JEM333B81atvSCNQ6mUD2CBkXHLuz7jHpFbmgcRtgCFtUtukNYzCwE4XGtd4bRvZl&id=61557944171144

SOURCE: SMNI News Facebook Page Post, 07/30/24 - 1551H {Archived Link}

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Free Employment Documents for Graduates at Kalayaan

On Wednesday, various venues across the region, including SM City Baguio and Divine Word College, Bangued, Abra, will host the Kalayaan Jobs Fair. This event offers a one-stop-shop service where agencies like the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG Fund, and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will assist applicants in securing pre-employment documents.  

Available Services

- NBI Clearance: Essential for many job applications, this clearance can now be obtained for free. - PSA Birth Certificates: Another vital document for job applications, available at no cost. - SSS, Pag-IBIG, and PhilHealth: Assistance with these services ensures applicants are well-prepared for employment.  

How to Avail of the Free Services

To qualify for free pre-employment documents, applicants must present a certification from their respective villages (barangays) stating they are fresh graduates or first-time job seekers.   Steps to Get a Barangay Certification - Visit Your Barangay Hall: Request a "Barangay Certificate" or "Barangay Certification." - Provide Supporting Documents: These may include school records, proof of residence, and a valid ID. - Approval: Once your request is evaluated and approved, you will receive the Barangay Certificate. Bring this certificate to the Kalayaan Jobs Fair to avail of the free services provided under the First Time Job Seekers Assistance Act.   Why This Initiative Matters This initiative is crucial for new graduates entering the job market. By reducing the financial burden associated with obtaining necessary documents, the government is helping to streamline the process of entering the workforce. For instance, obtaining an NBI clearance and a PSA birth certificate can often be costly and time-consuming. With this new legislation, the process becomes more accessible and less stressful for young job seekers.  

Key Services at the Kalayaan Jobs Fair

Document/Service Agency Benefit NBI Clearance NBI Free and essential for job applications Birth Certificate PSA Free and required for employment Social Security Services SSS Assistance with registration Housing Fund Services Pag-IBIG Help with membership and benefits Health Insurance PhilHealth Registration and benefits assistance   Supporting Agencies and Their Roles Various agencies will be present at the jobs fair to provide additional support and services. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will also be on-site, offering alternative options for livelihood and entrepreneurship, as well as upskilling opportunities.   Final Thoughts This new initiative by DOLE and the implementation of the First Time Job Seekers Assistance Act is a significant step towards supporting the youth in the Philippines as they transition from education to employment. By providing free pre-employment documents, the government is making it easier for fresh graduates and first-time job seekers to embark on their careers without the added financial burden. New graduates and first-time job seekers should take full advantage of this opportunity by attending the Kalayaan Jobs Fair and securing the necessary documents to kickstart their careers. This initiative not only benefits individuals but also strengthens the overall workforce in the Philippines. We have published a much more detailed article about the 3,000 jobs at the Kalayaan Jobs Fair.   Sources: THX News, SCRIBD, Tambay Kirino & Philippine News Agency. Read the full article

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Smaller and Smaller Circles by F.H. Batacan Thoughts

I usually hesitate to read socio-realism books. In my honest opinion, most Filipino media is oversaturated with socio-realism. To justify the existence and purpose of an artform in a country where arts are looked down upon, Filipino artists often resort to socio-realism. I'm not saying socio-realism is a bad genre but as a consumer I'm getting tired of seeing it. I just want some variety ya know?

Smaller and Smaller Circles is dubbed as the first crime novel in the Philippines and it obviously sits in the socio-realism genre. The book follows two Jesuit priests as the NBI (the National Bureau of Investigation) assigns them to investigate the mysterious murders of young boys in Payatas.

What I love about this book is that it doesn't feel like a commentary first and a fiction seconds. Batacan incorporated both the socio-realism and fiction elements to create an entertaining yet interesting peek at the issues of the Philippines.

The priests feel like genuinely engaging characters rather than blank slates. Father Saenz and Jerome are the Sherlock Holmes and John Watson the Philippines needed. I would love to read investigating other mysteries. Most characters, although appearing in a scene or two stood out because of their quirky personalities. They feel like people I could talk to in the street.

My favorite character is Ben Arcinas. His redemption is beautiful, from an attention-seeking lawyer to a more cooperative worker, able to work with Saenz and Jerome. I love reading scenes where he is in. The character I least liked is Joanna. She is spunky and sharp but she doesn't stand out to me. Another character who I least like is the serial killer himself but I'm not gonna spoil.

I feel I can't enjoy this book without overlooking the reality that is reflected in the story and in real life. The book has a way of testing my empathy and biases about the country I live in. I relate more with the priests and the priviledged characters in the story rather than the boys who were murdered. We get glimpses of the boys' lives when they lived which aids to the tragedy. The NBI doesn't want to waste their time investigating the serial murders because of the boys' economic status.

I want to see people create fun fanart and fanfiction of this book but it simultaneously feels wrong.

The dreariness of the story and reality ironically made the two protagonists stand out even more. In a country of incompetent government officials and law enforcers, Father Saenz and Jerome stand out as a shining light amidst the darkness. They are the people whom I wish exist in real life. Although Batacan shows the deep-seatedo corruption in institutions such as the church and the NBI, I find this story very optimistic in its lense. Characters like Arcinas could be better people and a predator like Father Ramirez could be served justice. If it weren't for Director Lastimosa, the case wouldn't even be touched by the NBI.

At the end, everything in the story ties up into a neat little bow, a far cry from reality.

BTW, I haven't seen the movie yet and from the trailers, it doesn't match the imagined vibes of the book. And Father Emil is a sweetie.