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Former Iriga mayor detained in P31-million malversation case
The Sandiganbayan has ordered the arrest of a former Iriga City mayor in connection with the alleged misappropriation of P31 million in public funds. A second former city official was also arrested as the anti-graft court pressed forward with its investigation.
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Former Iriga City Mayor Madelaine Arlene Yorobe Alfelor has been detained following an arrest warrant issued by the Fourth Division of the Sandiganbayan, the Philippines' anti-graft court, over charges of malversation involving P31 million in allegedly misappropriated funds.
The detention of Alfelor, along with the arrest of a second former city official on Tuesday, came after the court found sufficient grounds to proceed with the malversation case stemming from incidents in 2022. The charges indicate that public funds under their custody were unlawfully diverted from their intended purpose.
The Sandiganbayan, tasked with hearing cases involving high-ranking government officials and graft-related crimes, determined that the evidence warranted the issuance of arrest warrants. The case underscores ongoing efforts by Philippine authorities to hold local government officials accountable for the misuse of public resources.
Further details regarding the specific transactions and the identity of the second official were not immediately disclosed. The case is expected to proceed through the court system as investigations continue.