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Neri Naig. Image: Instagram/@rhiannebhela
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) confirmed that Neri Naig was taken to the hospital for “medical evaluation” on Friday, November 29, days after being arrested over estafa and securities violation charges.
Naig was transferred to the hospital around 8 p.m. on November 29 at her lawyer’s request, per BJMP spokesperson Jail Supt. Jayrex Bustinera. The agency clarified that her medical evaluation “shall not be more than five days” citing a court order.
Article continues after this advertisementBustinera pointed out that the actress-businesswoman had no health issues when she was brought to jail, noting that her medical evaluation is a “standard procedure” in BJMP facilities.
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Syndicated estafa is a non-bailable offense, which means that unless the court sees merit for her provisional liberty, Naig may spend Christmas and New Year while in detention.
Article continues after this advertisementShe was listed as “Rank No. 7” or the seventh most wanted person for November 2024 during her arrest, according to the Southern Police District (SPD).
Article continues after this advertisementNaig’s arraignment for her alleged security violations was moved to January 9 after her camp filed a motion to quash.
Article continues after this advertisementShortly after her arrest, Naig’s husband, Chito Miranda, stressed that the embattled actress-businesswoman is merely an endorser of the Dermacare-Beyond Skin Care Ventures.
However, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claimed in a Teleradyo Serbisyo interview that Naig allegedly had “enticed investments” into the dermatological company without a proper license.
Article continues after this advertisementINQUIRER.net has contacted Naig’s legal team for comment but has yet to respond as of press time. — Hannah Mallorca
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