Koronadal files robbery case against former city employee over missing supplies

KORONADAL CITY — Municipal officials have moved to prosecute a former city employee suspected of pilfering rice and other essential supplies from a government warehouse facility. Mayor Erlinda Araquil announced the filing of robbery charges with the City Prosecutor's Office following an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of public property.

The complaint against the dismissed employee marks an escalation in the city government's efforts to safeguard its material resources and maintain accountability within its operations. Authorities have not released specific details regarding the quantity of items allegedly taken or the estimated value of the missing supplies.

The case underscores ongoing concerns about inventory management and internal controls at municipal facilities in the region. The former employee's legal remedies and the timeline for prosecution proceedings remain pending before the city prosecutor's office.