NBI seeks lookout order for Leviste, others in plot vs. Recto

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The National Bureau of Investigation has requested the issuance of an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste and other individuals implicated in the alleged plot against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

According to GMA reporter John Consulta, the NBI requested an ILBO against Leviste, former lawmaker Jing Paras, and five other individuals.

This stemmed from the NBI’s complaint for qualified human trafficking against the respondents over the alleged ploy.

Currently, the complaint is being evaluated. Vida previously said that the complaint may either be returned to the NBI or proceed to preliminary Investigation.

To recall, NBI agents rescued several individuals during an entrapment operation.

Some of the victims later claimed that Paras allegedly told them they would be paid to create a story and sign an affidavit, and that they would receive their payment in tranches as the case went on.

Leviste's camp previously denied involvement in the supposed ploy, while Paras' camp said the alleged talent manager approached them voluntarily to testify and asked for help in drafting the affidavit. —LDF, GMA News