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Ombudsman files plunder, graft charges vs. Estrada, Bonoan, Bernardo before Sandiganbayan over P573M flood control kickbacks

The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday formally filed criminal information before the Sandiganbayan against Senator Jinggoy Estrada for plunder—a non-bailable offense—under Republic Act No. 7080 and violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act under Republic Act No. 3019. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said the charges were filed in connection with over P573 million in kickbacks allegedly delivered…

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