The Sandiganbayan has barred former Philippine National Police Chief Alan Purisima and former Special Action Force (SAF) Chief Getulio Napeñas from leaving the country.

The anti-graft court’s third division issued the order in connection with the usurpation of authority and graft charges filed against Purisma and Napeñas over their involvement in the Mamasapano tragedy in January 2015 which left 67 people dead, including 44 SAF troops.

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