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House prosecution obtains VP Duterte's financial records in ongoing inquiry
The House prosecution panel has received bank documents and tax records belonging to Vice President Sara Duterte, her husband, and related companies. The materials were handed over Wednesday as the congressional investigation into the vice president continues.
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MANILA — The House prosecution panel has taken possession of financial documents and tax records related to Vice President Sara Duterte, her spouse Manases Carpio, and entities connected to the couple, according to House prosecutor and Bicol party-list representative Terry Ridon.
Ridon confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the records had been transferred to the prosecution team, marking a significant development in the ongoing congressional inquiry. The documents include bank statements and tax filings that prosecutors say are relevant to their investigation.
The acquisition of these financial materials represents an expansion of the House panel's investigative scope. Prosecutors are expected to review the records as part of their broader examination of matters before the chamber.
The development comes amid heightened scrutiny of the vice president's office. The House has established the prosecution panel to examine allegations brought forward during the chamber's proceedings.
Details regarding the specific contents of the financial documents or the timeline for the panel's review remain limited as the investigation proceeds.