Ombudsman files malversation, graft raps in P492
The Philippine Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft and malversation charges against six DPWH personnel and seven private individuals. The case involves a P492 million right-of-way scam in General Santos City where fabricated documents were used to inflate government payments.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption within public infrastructure projects and government procurement processes.
THE OFFICE of the Ombudsman has filed malversation and graft cases before the Sandiganbayan against six Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Soccsksargen personnel and seven private individuals over an alleged P491.93-million right-of-way (RoW) scam involving properties in General Santos City.
In a statement on Sunday, the Office of the Ombudsman said its resolution found prima facie evidence with reasonable certainty of conviction against former Regional Director Subair Saro Diron, former Assistant Regional Director Laureano B. Suan, Jr., and four other DPWH personnel.
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