Lito Magno named NBI Officer-in-Charge
MANILA, Philippines — Former National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Assistant Director Lito Magno has been appointed officer-in-charge of the agency.
This appointment comes after Malacañang accepted the resignation of former NBI Chief Jaime Santiago on Monday, October 27, who had tendered his resignation in August. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that Magno will temporarily lead the agency.
Magno will oversee the administration of the NBI until a new chief is officially appointed by the Palace. He previously led the NBI offices in Northern Mindanao and Central Luzon, handling major cases involving human trafficking, organized crime and fraud.
Additionally, Magno was part of the NBI team that apprehended former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo in Indonesia, according to reports.
Before his appointment as OIC, he served as NBI Assistant Director for Legal Service.
Santiago submitted his “irrevocable resignation” on August 15, citing continuous efforts by certain individuals to damage his reputation.
He specifically addressed what he called "malicious" and false reports alleging he acted as a "bagman" for illegal online cockfighting (e-sabong) and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), vehemently denying those claims.
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