Department of Justice prosecutors indicted former Bureau of Corrections director general Gerald Bantag and superintendent Ricardo Zulueta over the alleged torture of persons deprived of liberty inside the New Bilibid Prison.
In addition, the state prosecutors also found probable cause to indict the former BuCor chief for two counts of serious physical injuries under article 263 of the revised penal code. The DOJ added that the administrative complaint of grave misconduct against Bantag has been referred to the justice department’s Technical Division.On January 13, PDLs Ronald Usman and Jonathan Escopete filed aLast year, incumbent BuCor chief Gregorio Catapang Jr.
The gang leaders said they were summoned by Bantag at the BuCor’s administration building, along with other commanders of the Maximum Security Compound of Bilibid, at around 11:30 am on February 1, 2022. Bantag, who was then allegedly under the influence of alcohol, “tortured them and inflicted serious physical injuries” on them.Usman said Bantag allegedly stabbed his palm using a double-bladed knife.
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