PNP gives trauma debriefing to scam-hit cops in Pagadian

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines - The Philippine National Police (PNP) gave post trauma debriefing to the policemen in Zamboanga del Sur, who were defrauded in the investment scam of the Aman Futures Group Philippines, according to officials.

Chief Superintendent Napoleon Estilles, police regional director, brought their psychiatrists from the regional health unit and conducted a one-day post trauma debriefing Saturday in Pagadian City.

He said the stress debriefing was conducted as many of the policemen who were victimizd by the multi-billion investment scam are refusing to come out in the open.

The stress debriefing was given to ensure that the impact on policemen would be minimized after losing most of their properties because they were hoping to earn more profit in a short period of time.

Estilles said it was difficult to estimate  how many policemen invested in the Aman Futures Group, owned by Manuel Amalilio and operated by couple Fernando Luna alias Nonoy and his wife Nimfa.

However, Estilles said they think that almost all policemen in Zamboanga del Sur fell victim to the scam and only few admit that they were victims.

“Most of them (policemen) do not want to come out in the open kasi nahihiya siguro sila,” Estilles said.

The police director said they have already forewarned police forces about the dangers in investing in a quick money scheme
“because it has the color of the scam.”

“Ni-lecture na namin, pero marami pa rin ang matigas ang ulo,” Estilles said.  - Roel Pareño