The Sandiganbayan has affirmed with modification the graft conviction of several former officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the irregular procurement of parts and repair services for V-150 light armored vehicles in 2007.

Former P/SSupt. Emmanuel D. Ojeda, P/SSupt. Reuel Leverne B. Labrado, P/Supt. Josefina B. Dumanew, P/CInsp. Analee R. Forro, SPO4 Victor M. Puddao, P/Supt. Henry Y. Duque, P/Supt. Warlito T. Tubon, non-uniformed personnel supply accountable officer Eulito T. Fuentes, and property inspector Alex R. Barrameda were found guilty of violations of Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019, the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, in a decision dated Dec. 11, 2025.

They were sentenced to six to 10 years imprisonment with perpetual disqualification from holding public office for each graft conviction. They were also ordered to indemnify the PNP by way of civil indemnity the amounts of P29,997,000 and P53,900,000 with interest of six percent per annum.

They filed their motions for reconsideration.

In resolving the motions, the Sandiganbayan affirmed their imprisonment but deleted their civil liability.

In their motions, they alleged that the evidence against them is wanting and does not justify a finding of guilt. They also alleged that many of them lacked authority during the critical stages of procurement and disbursement, and they had no custody of the funds and no authority to approve payments.

In denying the motion, the court said: "It is worth noting that all motions filed by the accused merely rehashed the issues and arguments that have already been resolved and given due consideration by this Court. No new substantial matter is presented to justify a reversal of the assailed decision."

But the court said that those convicted should not be held civilly liable. It agreed to modify and do away with its earlier ruling insofar as the civil liabilities of Ojeda, Labrado, Tubon, Dumanew, Forro, Paddao, Fuentes, Duque, and Barrameda are concerned.

"A more circumspect re-evaluation of the records, however, reveals that the factual and legal bases for such civil liability are wanting," the court ruled.

It said that the private supplier, RJP, which was ultimately acquitted, received payments directly from the PNP. There was no evidence that established that the accused appropriated or pocketed any portion from the amounts paid to RJP, it also said.

The 37-page resolution dated March 16, 2026 was written by Chairperson Associate Justice Michael Frederick L. Musngi with the concurrence of Associate Justices Lorifel L. Pahimna and J. Ermin Ernest Louie R. Miguel of the court’s special fourth division.