A former local government official and businessman listed as a most wanted person voluntarily surrendered to authorities in General Santos City after the Sandiganbayan issued four warrants of arrest against him over alleged violations of the country’s anti-graft law and charges involving the misappropriation of public funds.
The surrender was facilitated by the Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12), through the Lebak Municipal Police Station (MPS), in coordination with the Sultan Kudarat Police Provincial Office (SKPPO) and the General Santos City Police Office (GSCPO), at around 3:20 p.m. on November 8, 2026, along Mabuhay Road in Barangay San Isidro, General Santos City.
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The subject, identified only by the alias “Boss,” is a businessman and resident of Lebak, Sultan Kudarat. Police said he voluntarily turned himself in in the presence of tracking teams from the Lebak MPS, SKPPO, and GSCPO Police Station 4.
His surrender stemmed from four warrants of arrest issued by the Sandiganbayan in connection with cases involving alleged violations of Republic Act 3019, or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, and Article 217 of the Revised Penal Code, which penalizes malversation of public funds.
The charges involve serious allegations concerning the misuse or unlawful handling of government funds and potential abuses of public office. However, the issuance of arrest warrants and the filing of charges do not constitute a determination of guilt, which must be established through judicial proceedings.
Authorities said the subject was informed of the nature and grounds of the arrest warrants and apprised of his constitutional rights before the appropriate legal procedures were undertaken.
PRO-12 Regional Director Police Brigadier General Alan B. Manibog said the voluntary surrender underscored the importance of coordination among police units and the continued implementation of arrest warrants against individuals facing criminal charges.
He stressed that police operations would continue to ensure that persons with pending cases are brought before the proper judicial authorities and made to answer the allegations against them through the legal process.
The case highlights the continuing enforcement of Sandiganbayan-issued arrest warrants, particularly in cases involving alleged graft and the accountability of individuals entrusted with public resources.
While the surrender ends the immediate police effort to locate the wanted individual, the legal proceedings arising from the four warrants remain subject to the jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan.