Tag: public corruption
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NBI Searches Cabral’s Baguio Hotel Room: Investigation Update
Overview of the Search The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed on Saturday that its operatives in the Cordillera Administrative Region conducted a search at a hotel in Baguio City. The operation targeted a room connected to former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Mari Cabral, as part of an ongoing investigation. The…
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DOJ Weighs Civil Forfeiture in Cabral Case for Asset Recovery
DOJ Signals Interest in Civil Forfeiture Amid Cabral Case The Department of Justice (DOJ) has signaled that civil forfeiture proceedings could be pursued to recover assets alleged to be connected to the Cabral case, which centers on a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official. While no final decision has been announced, prosecutors…
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DOJ presses ahead with flood control probe amid witness protection efforts
DOJ Pushes Forward with Flood Control Investigation The Department of Justice (DOJ) is maintaining momentum in its high-stakes probe into alleged corruption in flood control projects, as prosecutors continue to verify statements from individuals seeking protection under the Witness Protection Program (WPP). Office-in-Charge Fredderick Vida, speaking after the DOJ’s flag-raising ceremony, underscored a cautious but…