In a significant ruling that underscores the judicial system’s intolerance for corruption within its own ranks, two law enforcement officers have received substantial prison sentences for perverting the course of justice. The verdict was delivered on December 12, 2025, by a Senior Magistrate who condemned the actions of BDF soldier Ramon Alberto Alcoser and police officer Juan Carlos Morales as a direct assault on legal integrity.
The court determined that both officers deliberately provided falsified testimony in December 2021, with their positions of authority adding gravity to their misconduct. While the maximum penalty for such offenses reaches five years imprisonment, the magistrate calibrated sentences after careful consideration of contextual factors. Alcoser received a term of one year and two months, while Morales was sentenced to one year and eleven months incarceration.
Despite submitting strong character references, neither defendant demonstrated genuine remorse for their actions—a factor that influenced the magistrate’s decision against leniency. The court acknowledged pretrial detention periods, resulting in reduced active sentencing.
During proceedings, Morales—who has been under suicide watch—became emotionally distressed and alleged previously undiscovered evidence implicating a sergeant in false testimony. The magistrate formally advised pursuing this claim through the High Court, with Morales’ legal counsel confirming intentions to appeal the verdict.
The ruling emphasizes that those entrusted with upholding justice will face severe consequences when betraying that sacred duty, sending a clear message about institutional accountability.