RAPS FILED VS POLICE MAJOR, DRIVER-BODYGUARD IN CAMILON CASE DISMISSED; PNP TO APPEAL CASE

CHARGES for kidnapping and serious illegal detention  filed against a former police major and his driver-bodyguard linked to the disappearance of beauty queen Catherine Camilon were dismissed by the regional prosecutor in San Pablo City, Laguna.

According to the resolution issued by Assistant Regional Prosecutor Rogelio D. Radoc Jr. on April 16, 2024 and was received by the Camilon family on May 15, 2024,  there was no sufficient evidence to pursue the case against ex-police major Allan de Castro and his driver-bodyguard Jeffrey Magpantay.

The resolution stated that despite the photographs showing the victim and the accused and the witnesses claiming to have seen Camilon bleeding as she was transferred to a red SUV, no blood samples were found inside the vehicle.

Camilon’s mother, Rosario has expressed disappointment with the decision.

Catherine was last seen at a mall in Lemery, Batangas, on October 12, 2023. He was allegedly set to meet de Castro.

De Castro has been accused as the mastermind behind the case, a claim denied by the former police major.

Magpantay became a suspect after witnesses saw him transferring a bleeding Camilon into a vehicle.

Meanwhile, Police Regional Office 4A (Calabarzon)  Director Brig. Gen. Paul Keneth Lucas said they respect the decision of the prosecutor.

Lucas said that while they deeply respect the judicial process, he also empathized with the concerns raised by the dismissal of the case.

“We at PRO4A, together with the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group 4A, will exhaust legal remedies and thoroughly explore all available avenues to pursue justice for Ms. Catherine Camilon and her family”, Lucas said.

Lucas acknowledged the importance of transparency and accountability throughout the process and pledged to keep the public informed on the progress and outcomes of the case.

He said they are resolutely determined to deploy all necessary measures to uphold this principle and ensure that justice is served for everyone involved.