Organized crime groups do not spare even police chiefs in their extortion activities.

They even use the name of Western Visayas police director Wilfredo Dulay in their modus-operandi. Supt. William Señoron, Sagay police chief, yesterday said a person introducing himself as Gen. Dulay ordered him to deposit P50,000 in cash to the nearest branch of Metrobank, in exchange for projects to be undertaken by the Office of the Vice-President in Sagay City.

The extortionist used a cellphone number 09174539008 in calling Señoron.

Dulay said Señoron is the third police-commissioned officer the syndicate has attempted to victimize, using his name. Señoron said the extortionist even knew the birth date and badge number of Dulay.

"The way the caller spoke seemed to be like Gen. Dulay," he added.

Señoron also said he was told by the caller not to share his number with other people, which he says is "confidential".*GPB

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