Former Bureau of Corrections Director General Rafael Ragos has died, his family announced on August 12.
Ragos was a key witness in the 2016 case accusing former Justice Secretary Leila de Lima of involvement in the illegal drug trade inside New Bilibid Prison.
He initially claimed that money was delivered to De Lima’s bodyguard, but later recanted in 2022, saying he was coerced into making false accusations.
Ragos also reported receiving death threats after refusing to implicate De Lima further.
De Lima spent seven years in detention amid a controversial and delayed legal process, widely seen as politically motivated.
Source: PhilNews24 | August 14, 2025
FORMER BUCOR DIRECTOR RAFAEL RAGOS PASSES AWAY
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