Tourist posts videos of alleged extortion incident at Philippines airport

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Caught pocketing the money 💰

The viral video showed an Philippine airport security officer inserting something into the jacket of a fellow staff at the security checkpoint which, according to a witness, was the cash taken from fellow tourist Kitja Thabthim.

The Department of Transportation on Monday has relieved from duty the five individuals who allegedly took around ¥20,000 from a Thai tourist at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on 22 February. “There’s no excuse for doing illegal acts. But in reality, if you’re in need, one is more likely to commit crimes like this,” said Senator Grace Poe, Senate Public Services Committee chairperson.

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