Malolos city: Members of a National Bureau of Investigation - Special Task Force (NBI-STF) are under investigation following alleged irregularities in the service of a search warrant at a resort in Malolos City, Bulacan on July 14. In a radio interview Wednesday, NBI Director Jaime Santiago said the 13 STF members were reassigned to other units.

According to Philippines News Agency, the operation was intended to address alleged love scam activities, but the agents provided the incorrect address to the court when requesting a search warrant. Instead of Ligas Road, the warrant specified Sta. Rita, which led to complications in the legal process.

Santiago stated he plans to meet with the lawyers of the Chinese nationals arrested during the raid, following allegations that personal items were confiscated by the NBI agents. "Madi-dismiss talaga (It is really going to be dismissed). A search warrant should particularly identify the place to be searched and the things to be seized. The court was misled into issuing that warrant," Santiago explained.

The NBI's internal affairs unit is currently conducting an investigation into the matter. Meanwhile, the Chinese nationals arrested during the raid remain in the custody of the NBI as they face deportation charges.