15 bank accounts of Sara, Mans match AMLC records
The Philippine House prosecution panel has confirmed that 15 bank accounts linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband match records provided by the Anti-Money Laundering Council. The prosecution is preparing to present evidence regarding alleged ill-gotten wealth in an upcoming impeachment trial phase.
Why it matters
This case represents a significant political challenge to the Duterte family's influence and could lead to the removal of a high-ranking official if corruption allegations are proven.
MANILA, Philippines - The House prosecution panel's initial scrutiny of the bank accounts of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio yielded positive results as 15 of them "matched" the details presented by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).
"All (cross-checked) 15 matched the accounts that were identified by the AMLC," Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua, a member of the House prosecution team, said at a news briefing yesterday.
Chua, a lawyer, said they expect the defense to question former senator Antonio Trillanes' credibility and the documents he provided by highlighting his prejudice toward the Duterte family.
But Chua maintained that the prosecution team would rely heavily on the authenticity of the AMLC documentary evidence.
"This cannot just be a say so of anybody, without any iota of evidence," Chua said.
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