Prosecutors defend bid for Sara Duterte's tax, bank records

House prosecutors in the Philippines are defending their request to subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte's financial records, citing evidence from the Anti-Money Laundering Council. The defense argues the move is an oppressive 'fishing expedition,' while prosecutors maintain it is necessary for the impeachment trial.
MANILA, Philippines - House prosecutors defended their bid to subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte's bank and tax records, saying Anti-Money Laundering Council evidence already gave them a basis to seek the documents and that the request was not a "fishing expedition."
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