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2 alleged fixers nabbed over disorderly behavior in LTO central office

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Dianne Sampang

2 alleged fixers nabbed over disorderly behavior in LTO central office — Two individuals are arrested by the Land Transportation Office for disorderly behavior in its central office on Oct. 16, 2026. — Photo by LTO/Facebook

MANILA, Philippines — Two suspected fixers were arrested by Highway Patrol Group (HPG) personnel assigned to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) over their disorderly behavior in the agency’s central office.

According to the LTO on Saturday, the two men were arrested after they were not allowed to proceed with their transactions in changing license plates on Oct. 16.

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Citing an investigation by the agency’s Intelligence and Investigation Division, the LTO said the two men were processing special license plates for their clients. The plates were ready for release at the LTO’s National Capital Region office.

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“However, when they presented and returned the original plates, the agency found out that the plates were already used. The agency also discovered that they don’t have permission from the registered owners of the vehicles to get replacement dates, which became the reason why the transaction did not push through,” the LTO said in a press release.

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According to the agency, the individuals also shouted and used inappropriate words against personnel of the LTO Plate Unit.

The arrested men continued causing a disturbance despite attempts by other personnel to intervene, the agency added.

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They were brought to the HPG office at Camp Crame in Quezon City for investigation and the filing of a complaint for alarm and scandal under Article 155 of the Revised Penal Code.

The agency added that the men could also face charges for alleged violations of Republic Act No. 11032, or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, which seeks to curb red tape and fixers in government transactions.

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The agency warned the public to follow proper procedures when transacting with government agencies. /das

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