DOJ ends preliminary probe of money laundering complaint vs Guo, sister, Cassandra Ong | ABS-CBN
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DOJ ends preliminary probe of money laundering complaint vs Guo, sister, Cassandra Ong
DOJ ends preliminary probe of money laundering complaint vs Guo, sister, Cassandra Ong
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo attends a Senate hearing in Pasay City on October 8, 2024. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo attends a Senate hearing in Pasay City on October 8, 2024. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News MANILA — The panel of prosecutors of the Department of Justice has concluded its preliminary investigation on the money laundering complaint against former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, her supposed sister Shiela Guo, Cassandra Li Ong and 32 others.
MANILA — The panel of prosecutors of the Department of Justice has concluded its preliminary investigation on the money laundering complaint against former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, her supposed sister Shiela Guo, Cassandra Li Ong and 32 others.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council, National Bureau of Investigation and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission filed the complaint based on findings that the respondents who are connected withPhilippine Offshore Gaming Operators(POGO)participated in the transfer of funds from alleged fraudulent sources.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council, National Bureau of Investigation and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission filed the complaint based on findings that the respondents who are connected withPhilippine Offshore Gaming Operators(POGO)participated in the transfer of funds from alleged fraudulent sources.
Former mayor Guo is facing a total of 87 counts of money laundering involving an estimated P7 billion fraudulent fund transfers.
Former mayor Guo is facing a total of 87 counts of money laundering involving an estimated P7 billion fraudulent fund transfers.
Assistant State Prosecutor Charlie Guhit said the panel of prosecutors deemed the money laundering complaint submitted for resolution after the Guos, Ong and other complainants filed their counter-affidavits.
Assistant State Prosecutor Charlie Guhit said the panel of prosecutors deemed the money laundering complaint submitted for resolution after the Guos, Ong and other complainants filed their counter-affidavits.
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Guhit said the panel was expected to issue a resolution on whether to dismiss the complaint or file a case in court.
Guhit said the panel was expected to issue a resolution on whether to dismiss the complaint or file a case in court.
“Timeline, wala naman but we’ll see to it that we will resolve this case as soon as possible because we’ve been delayed for a few weeks because of the declaration of summit kaya wala tayong pasok noon and the typhoons,” Guhit said.
“Timeline, wala naman but we’ll see to it that we will resolve this case as soon as possible because we’ve been delayed for a few weeks because of the declaration of summit kaya wala tayong pasok noon and the typhoons,” Guhit said.
Guhit noted that even if some of the accused like former Technology and Resource Center director Dennis Cunanan had not filed counter-affidavits, the complaint was deemed submitted for resolution for all 35 respondents.
Guhit noted that even if some of the accused like former Technology and Resource Center director Dennis Cunanan had not filed counter-affidavits, the complaint was deemed submitted for resolution for all 35 respondents.
“So the consequence of which, the case will be submitted for resolution without their counter-affidavits, we will resolve the case against them based on the complaint and the supporting evidence in support of the complaint,” Guhit said.
“So the consequence of which, the case will be submitted for resolution without their counter-affidavits, we will resolve the case against them based on the complaint and the supporting evidence in support of the complaint,” Guhit said.
Ong’s lawyer Raphael Andrada said they argued for the dismissal of the money laundering complaint.
Ong’s lawyer Raphael Andrada said they argued for the dismissal of the money laundering complaint.
“It’s mostly denial of the allegations against our client and pointing out flaws in the original complaint,” Andrada said.
“It’s mostly denial of the allegations against our client and pointing out flaws in the original complaint,” Andrada said.
Former mayor Guo’s lawyer Atty. Stephen David likewise said they hoped that the DOJ panel would dismiss the complaint.
Former mayor Guo’s lawyer Atty. Stephen David likewise said they hoped that the DOJ panel would dismiss the complaint.
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