Manila cop facing raps over alleged rape of criminology student –NCRPO

A Manila cop was slapped with rape and induced abortion complaints for allegedly abusing a female criminology student, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has said.

Police identified the accused cop as Police Captain Heherson Zambale, who is assigned at the Sta. Cruz Police Station.

Citing report from Manila Police District chief Police Brigadier General Rolando Miranda, the alleged rape incident happened last March 7. Police said the victim had initially applied for an internship.

Miranda immediately ordered the relief of the cop and his firearm was also recalled pending probe on the incident.

The NCRPO said the Women and Children Protection Division looked into the incident as the victim formally lodged a complaint against Zambale.

Aside from Zambale, complaints were also filed against the cop's wife Aliah Zambale and two other individuals before the Manila City Prosecutor's Office on June 1.

Also, the NCRPO noted that an administrative case would also be filed against Zambale.

NCRPO chief Police Major General Debold Sinas, meanwhile, ordered all district directors and chiefs of police to stop accepting OJT requests, noting that all OJT requests must be validated by the Regional Intelligence Division. —LBG, GMA News