Reports of Extortion and Other Questionable Activities

November 9, 2011 DOF MEMORANDUM FOR : The Commissioner of Customs, Deputy/Assistant Commissioner, District Collectors, and All Concerned RE : Reports of Extortion and Other Questionable Activities 1. The Office of the Undersecretary for Revenue Operations and Legal Affairs Group (ROLAG) has received persistent and disturbing reports that certain key officers thereof the undersigned, in particular for the purpose of committing extortion, intimidation, blackmail, and other illegal activities, ostensibly targeting, among others, officers and personnel of the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Recently, the name of the Undersigned has been reportedly used to extort money from someone at the BOC seeking promotional appointment. 2. To be sure, the undersigned categorically condemns such reprehensible activities, which are neither sanctioned nor tolerated by the DOF, and appears to be the handiwork of a few misguided elements, bent on pursuing their own agenda at the expenses of the institution, as well as its officers and personnel. 3. In light of the foregoing and to put an end to any further speculation and/or doubt you are hereby expressly enjoined, effective immediately, to report to the DOF-RIPS, through the undersigned, any and all acts of extortion, blackmail, harassment, or other improper/questionable conduct, committed by persons claiming to be affiliated with the DOF or the DOF-RIPS, or on behalf of any of the officers and/or personnel thereof for immediate investigation and/or criminal prosecution, as may be warranted under the circumstances . DcICEa FOR YOUR STRICT COMPLIANCE. (SGD.) CARLO A. CARAG Undersecretary Revenue Operations & Legal Affairs Group