The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Monday said it has filed charges against 97 persons of interest, including alleged financiers and instigators, who were involved in the violent September 21 rally in Manila.
In a press briefing held at Camp Crame, CIDG Director Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II said the individuals are facing criminal cases, including inciting to sedition, conspiracy and proposal to commit sedition, and sedition under the Revised Penal Code.
The charges were filed last Tuesday, October 28 before the Department of Justice.
Morico did not disclose the names of the concerned individuals, but said these include those who did not directly participate in the violent clashes. The investigation continues and more people are expected to face possible charges soon.
“The investigation is continuing and in the next few days, we will be filing again cases against the instigators and supposed people behind the violent incident in Recto and in Mendiola,” said Morico.
Morico also noted that authorities have identified several individuals seen in circulating videos allegedly inciting violence, including calls to burn Malacañang Palace.
The CIDG earlier issued several summons to various individuals in relation to the Sept. 21 clashes which erupted, when a group of protesters suddenly tried to storm Malacañang.
