Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon said the submission of a sworn statement is not enough for entry into the Witness Protection Program.
Fadullon made the clarification when asked about the status of Pacifico “Curlee” and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya.
He said it has been almost two months since the couple appeared before the Department of Justice.
The couple submitted a sworn statement, but Fadullon said the DOJ was never allowed to evaluate it.
He said the Discayas mistakenly believed that giving a statement automatically entitled them to a memorandum of agreement.
Fadullon said the major hurdle is the couple’s failure to provide a full and detailed account despite earlier promises.
He said giving names is not enough unless the couple can substantiate their claims and link individuals to alleged criminal acts.
Fadullon also urged them to stop using restitution issues as a shield against evaluation.
He said restitution is not explicitly required by law but may be included as a term in the memorandum of agreement after sufficient evaluation.
Fadullon said it is already late for the couple to apply for the WPP, adding that the DOJ will hear them out but will not pursue them.
