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Ex-Pampanga lawmaker posts bail in two graft cases
Former Representative Aurelio Gonzales has secured bail in two of three graft charges filed by the Office of the Ombudsman. The anti-graft court confirmed the bail posting on Monday.
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MANILA — Former Pampanga Representative Aurelio 'Dong' Gonzales posted P180,000 bail covering two graft counts before separate divisions of the Sandiganbayan on Monday, according to the anti-graft court's confirmation.
The Office of the Ombudsman filed three counts of graft against Gonzales on Friday, stemming from allegations involving construction firms that obtained public works contracts. The charges relate to his alleged involvement in irregularities surrounding the award of contracts during his tenure as representative.
The bail arrangement covers two of the three graft charges. Details regarding the third count and whether bail has been posted or is pending remain unclear. The Sandiganbayan cases represent a significant development in the ongoing investigation into Gonzales' administrative and financial dealings.
The former lawmaker's bail posting comes as authorities continue examining his alleged links to construction companies awarded public works projects. The case is among several high-profile anti-corruption prosecutions currently pending before the anti-graft court.