During a PNP buy-bust operation, Cao Shih was arrested for selling 20 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) to a poseur-buyer. Cao Shih, through an intermediary, paid Patrick, the Evidence Custodian of the PNP Forensic Chemistry Section, the amount of P500,000.00 in consideration for the destruction by Patrick of the drug. Patrick managed to destroy the drug.
State with reasons whether Patrick committed the following crimes:
a) Direct bribery;
b) Indirect bribery;
c) Section 3(e) of RA 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act);
d) Obstruction of Justice under PD 1829; (7%)
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