Tag: corruption probe
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PNP, Ombudsman to Forensically Examine Cabral Office Computers in Corruption Probe
Overview of the Investigation The Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) is coordinating with the Office of the Ombudsman to conduct a forensic examination of computers from the office of Maria Catalina Cabral, the former undersecretary for planning in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The move, described by officials as a careful…
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ICPC Opens NMDPRA Probe Over Dangote Petition: Nigeria’s Oil Sector in the Spotlight
Background: A New Controversy in Nigeria’s Oil Sector The Nigerian oil and gas landscape faces fresh scrutiny as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) announces it will investigate a petition alleging corruption related to the Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta’s regulatory body. The petition, which centers on the Nigerian…
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ICPC Opens NMDPRA Probe Over Dangote Corruption Petition
ICPC Launches Probe Following Dangote Petition The Nigerian anti-corruption watchdog, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has announced that it will investigate a petition accusing an executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of corruption. The move marks the latest development in a long-running scramble over governance…
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Senators Question NYS Commercialisation as Sh2b Fraud Probe Looms, AHP Praised for Urbanisation Drive
Senators Grill NYS Commercialisation Plans Amid Fraud Probe Kenyan senators are pressing the government to clarify plans to commercialise the National Youth Service (NYS) as a Sh2 billion fraud probe continues to unfold. The inquiry follows allegations of misuse of funds and misallocation within projects linked to NYS, prompting lawmakers to seek safeguards against further…
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Mustapha Abdul-Hamid Denies Asset Seizure by OSP Amid Investigation Rumors
Background: Who is Mustapha Abdul-Hamid? Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, a former chief executive officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has been at the center of speculation surrounding investigations led by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). In recent days, he publicly stated that claims of asset seizures are false, underscoring his view that misinformation is…
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DOJ Presses Forward on Flood Control Probe and Witness Protection
DOJ Advances Flood Control Corruption Probe The Department of Justice (DOJ) is intensifying its investigation into alleged corruption tied to government flood control projects. As prosecutors continue to verify testimonies from individuals seeking protection under the Witness Protection Program (WPP), the department emphasized a cautious but determined approach to building a solid, court-ready case. Officer-in-Charge…
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DOJ Probes Flood Control Projects: Witness Protection and Legal Roadmap
DOJ Progresses in Flood Control Corruption Investigation The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pushing ahead with its investigation into alleged corruption in government flood control projects, according to Officer-in-Charge Fredderick Vida. As prosecutors continue to verify testimonies from individuals seeking protection under the Witness Protection Program (WPP), the DOJ is taking a careful, methodical approach…
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ICI Seeks Immigration Lookout Orders for Romualdez, Escudero, Estrada, Revilla, 28 Others in Flood Control Probe
Overview: ICI Pushes for Immigration Lookout Orders in Flood Control Probe The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has petitioned the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue immigration lookout bulletin orders (ILBO) for a high-profile list of public figures and officials connected to its ongoing investigation into controversial flood control projects. In a formal letter to…
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Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza: Third DOJ Visit
Third DOJ Visit by Hernandez and Mendoza Two former Bulacan first district assistant engineers, Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza, arrived at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday for their third appearance as prosecutors press forward with the case build-up around alleged irregular flood-control projects. The session occurred amid ongoing questions about the role of…
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Makati Business Club Advocates for Independent Probe into Corruption
Introduction The Makati Business Club (MBC) has taken a significant step in advocating for the integrity of public works projects in the Philippines. On Friday, the organization called on Congress to transfer the ongoing investigations into a public works corruption scandal to an independent body established by Malacañang. This request underlines the critical need for…