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LIVE UPDATES: Former Speaker Romualdez faces plunder charges

From Philippine Daily Inquirer · () English

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  • The Philippine Ombudsman filed a plunder case against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez over alleged kickbacks exceeding 7 billion pesos.
  • Former Ako Bicol lawmaker Zaldy Co and others also face accusations of coordinated acts to unlawfully amass wealth.

The Office of the Ombudsman filed a plunder case on Monday against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez over alleged kickbacks worth more than 7 billion pesos.

The same charges target former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co and others. The complaint alleges that they engaged in “concerted and coordinated acts” to unlawfully amass and accumulate wealth.

concerted and coordinated acts

· Office of the OmbudsmanThe phrase describes the alleged conduct behind the plunder charges.
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