Extortionists Arrested for Promising Release of Cagayan de Oro Mayor’s Son
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has arrested suspected members of a criminal gang who allegedly demanded cash from Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno in exchange for the release of his son from detention.
Authorities nabbed Wilma and Thong Pangandigan, Mohaimin Ulimpaen, Sadam Taliba, and Donna Bansil in Barangay Lapasan at around 10:35 a.m. on July 11
Later in the day, at around 9:30 p.m., the other suspects, identified as Ryan Mabborang and Mark Adrian Tan, was also arrested by the police, according to a report released by the CIDG on Monday.
Lt. Col. Raymund Liguden, chief of CIDG Regional Field Unit 10, said the operations stemmed from the report of Moreno that the suspects demanded P1.5 million from him for the release of Sean, his 43-year-old son who was arrested in a drug buy-bust operation in Angeles City on June 29.
According to CIDG, Mabborang is the leader while the other suspects are members of the Patvil Criminal Group involved in robbery-extortion activities in Northern Mindanao and nearby regions.
During the arrest, police confiscated from the suspect’s boodle and marked cash in brown envelopes, a Toyota Hiace Commuter, a Toyota Vios, and mobile phone with messages identifying the phone owner as Col. Sifuentes and Col. Villacorta.
The CIDG said operatives of the Cagayan De Oro City Police, Sumilao Municipal Police, and the Bukidnon Police Provincial Office were also present during the operations.
