Traffic enforcer in viral ‘kotong’ video may lose job

THE traffic enforcer of the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue who was allegedly caught extorting money from a driver he had apprehended in Barangay Alang-Alang on Thursday, March 21, 2024, will face termination from service if proven guilty.The Team already completed the investigation on the incident and has suspended him.In a video that went viral on social media, the enforcer was caught on camera accepting something from a truck driver after issuing a citation ticket.

He admitted that there are instances when drivers plead with enforcers to be lenient and not impose penalties, particularly for minor violations. He clarified that such requests are acceptable, as long as no money is involved.He said this is the first extortion incident reported among Team enforcers in 2024.It is not yet clear whether the driver who allegedly bribed the enforcer will face legal charges.

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