MANDAUE CITY – Two local traffic enforcers accused of extortion by a foreigner and his Filipina companion have been fired from their jobs after a thorough investigation ordered by Mayor Jonas Cortes.
Cortes’ order came after a video of the alleged extortion was uploaded on social media and drew public criticism. The duo, identified by the local government as Arman Gallardo and Gringo Pinados, had flagged down the foreigner and the woman who were travelling on a motorcycle and apprehended them for ignoring a U-Turn sign on Ouano Avenue.
The two men were terminated on February 10 in an order signed by City Administrator and lawyer James Abadia.
One of the men was caught on the video confiscating the driver’s license of the foreigner, but failed to issue him a traffic citation ticket. The foreigner was later ordered by the duo to get inside their patrol car and later alighted. (Cebu Examiner)
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