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AMLC flags Duterte, spouse transactions in flood control, drug probe
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has disclosed financial transactions by Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband linked to a flood control scandal and alleged drug trafficking. The disclosure came during the 33rd day of impeachment proceedings against the Vice President.
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MANILA — The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) on Monday presented evidence of financial transactions by Vice President Sara Duterte and her spouse, Attorney Maneses Carpio, that authorities flagged as potentially connected to a flood control procurement scandal and drug trafficking allegations.
The disclosure was made during testimony by AMLC Secretariat Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura at the 33rd session of the Vice President's ongoing impeachment trial. The transactions were identified through the council's monitoring systems as meeting criteria for suspicious activity reporting.
The AMLC, the country's financial intelligence unit, regularly flags transactions suspected of involvement in money laundering, terrorism financing, and other financial crimes. The agency's findings are typically referred to appropriate law enforcement and prosecution agencies for further investigation.
The presentation of the AMLC evidence marks a significant development in the impeachment proceedings against Duterte, who has faced mounting scrutiny over her administration's handling of public funds and alleged involvement in criminal activities. The trial continues to draw intense public and political attention as lawmakers examine multiple allegations against the Vice President.