Cedric Lee in NBI custody

MANILA, Philippines — Businessman Cedric Lee is in the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), confirmed agency director Menardo de Lemos on Thursday.

Asked in a Viber message if Lee was in custody, de Lemos told INQUIRER.net said yes.

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“He is in custody,” de Lemos said.

The Taguig Regional Trial Court sentenced Lee and model Deniece Cornejo to 40 years imprisonment after they were convicted for the serious illegal detention case filed by actor Vhong Navarro.