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NBI subjected 18 'maleta boys' to polygraph tests during investigation
The 18 individuals who signed a joint affidavit implicating high-ranking government officials in an alleged cash delivery scheme were required to undergo lie detector examinations by the National Bureau of Investigation. The polygraph tests were administered as part of a broader probe into the allegations made in their sworn statement.
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MANILA — The 18 so-called "maleta boys" who named various government officials, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in connection with an alleged scheme involving cash deliveries underwent polygraph examinations during their March appearance before the National Bureau of Investigation, according to the agency's director.
The lie detector tests were conducted as a standard investigative procedure when the individuals presented themselves before the NBI to provide testimony related to their joint affidavit, which contained allegations of irregular financial transactions involving government personnel.
The use of polygraph examinations in the investigation underscores the NBI's efforts to verify the credibility of the witnesses and the claims presented in their sworn statement. The agency has been tasked with investigating the allegations outlined in the affidavit, which has drawn significant public attention due to the prominence of some of the officials named.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to substantiate or refute the claims made by the group. The polygraph results and other evidence gathered during the probe are expected to form part of a comprehensive investigative report that may guide further legal action.