Oscar Albayalde resigned in October 2018 after serving as Philippine police chief for more than a year. Photo: AP Oscar Albayalde resigned in October 2018 after serving as Philippine police chief for more than a year. Photo: AP
Oscar Albayalde resigned in October 2018 after serving as Philippine police chief for more than a year. Photo: AP
Crime
Asia /  Southeast Asia

Ex-police chief Oscar Albayalde, who oversaw Duterte’s drug war, to be charged for corruption in Philippines

  • Oscar Albayalde allegedly protected officers accused of failing to account for 163kg of drugs and US$191,000 of seized money
  • He has repeatedly denied the corruption charge, which carries a penalty of up to 10 years’ jail

Topic |   Crime
Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse

Updated: 5:03am, 17 Jan, 2020

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Oscar Albayalde resigned in October 2018 after serving as Philippine police chief for more than a year. Photo: AP Oscar Albayalde resigned in October 2018 after serving as Philippine police chief for more than a year. Photo: AP
Oscar Albayalde resigned in October 2018 after serving as Philippine police chief for more than a year. Photo: AP
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