Expert admits VP Duterte wealth report lacked her financial records

A key expert witness for the prosecution conceded Monday that his financial analysis of Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged unexplained wealth was incomplete, lacking direct access to records from the vice president and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio.

Forensic financial analyst Alexander Cabrera presented a report showing P817 million in alleged unexplained wealth during last week's proceedings. However, under questioning, he acknowledged that the figure was based solely on available documents rather than comprehensive financial records from both the vice president and her spouse.

The admission raises questions about the completeness of the prosecution's financial investigation and could affect the credibility of the analysis presented to support the case. The prosecution introduced Cabrera as an expert to provide financial analysis in what has become a high-profile legal matter involving the country's second-highest official.

The case continues to draw significant public attention as it involves the vice president, who has also been at the center of other political controversies. The financial investigation appears to rely on secondary sources and available public records rather than direct documentation from the subjects of the inquiry.

The proceedings are ongoing as both prosecution and defense present their respective evidence and expert testimonies in the case.