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Ex-OVP official denies NBI charges over Duterte cash delivery claims
A former Office of the Vice President aide has rejected recommendations by the National Bureau of Investigation to file charges against her, stemming from allegations made by a dismissed police officer regarding cash transfers to the Duterte family.
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DAVAO CITY — A former official at the Office of the Vice President (OVP) has challenged the National Bureau of Investigation's recommendation to file charges against her, calling the action unwarranted.
The recommendation stems from accusations by dismissed policeman Rodolfo Gracioso Jr., who alleged that the former OVP aide was involved in coordinating cash deliveries to members of the Duterte family.
The ex-official rejected the NBI's position, asserting that the allegations lack merit and that she has been unfairly targeted. The case has drawn scrutiny as part of broader investigations into financial matters involving the office of former Vice President Rodrigo Duterte.
The matter is expected to be forwarded to the Department of Justice for further review and determination of whether formal charges should be filed. The development marks the latest chapter in ongoing investigations into the OVP's financial transactions and governance during the previous administration.