The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) on Tuesday welcomed the filing of additional criminal charges against Norman Mangusin, also known as “Francis Leo Marcos,” and nine others over alleged violations of the country’s private security laws.
The new complaint was filed by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) before the Office of the City Prosecutor in Quezon City on May 19.
Authorities said the charges involve the alleged unauthorized practice of private security without a valid License to Exercise Security Profession under the Private Security Services Industry Act.
Included in the complaint were Mangusin, Edmund Soner Sarana, and eight other respondents allegedly linked to unauthorized security operations.
The case stemmed from an ongoing investigation conducted by the CIDG in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies (SOSIA) following earlier findings involving alleged illegal security activities associated with Mangusin.
Before the latest complaint, the NAPOLCOM had already coordinated with CIDG regarding allegations involving Mangusin’s unauthorized use of police uniforms, alleged use of multiple identities and identification documents, and reports concerning unauthorized security personnel.
Mangusin was previously presented by authorities following his arrest over 12 counts of cyber-related unjust vexation under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
NAPOLCOM Commissioner Ralph Calinisan said the filing of additional charges reflects the government’s continuing effort to protect institutional integrity and enforce accountability.
“Hindi maaaring gamitin o abusuhin ang pangalan, uniporme, at sistema ng pamahalaan para manlinlang ng publiko,” Calinisan said.
He added that government agencies would continue coordinating to ensure the proper investigation and prosecution of all related offenses.
The NAPOLCOM also reiterated its commitment to work closely with the CIDG, SOSIA, and other agencies in pursuing violations involving illegal security operations and misuse of government authority.