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NBI Investigates Allegations of Bribery Involving Additional Ex-Marines
NBI probes ‘additional ex-Marines’ allegedly being bribed to testify
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines is probing allegations that a second group of former Marines is being bribed to testify about flood control project anomalies. The investigation follows claims of significant kickbacks and involves testimonies against former Congressman Mike Defensor.
- 01NBI Director Melvin Matibag announced an investigation into a video showing former Marines being bribed to testify.
- 02The NBI is validating whether the additional ex-Marines are part of the 103 security aides linked to former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co.
- 03Eighteen ex-Marines previously testified about delivering ₱805 billion in kickbacks from flood control projects.
- 04New testimony alleges that former Congressman Mike Defensor bribed the ex-Marines ₱5 million each to testify.
- 05A subpoena has been issued against Defensor and the alleged ex-Marines as part of the investigation.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines is currently investigating allegations involving a second group of former Marines who are purportedly being bribed to testify about irregularities in flood control projects. NBI Director Melvin Matibag revealed that a video showing these alleged bribery attempts was monitored by the bureau’s Cybercrime Division. The investigation is part of a broader inquiry into claims that 18 ex-Marines had previously delivered ₱805 billion in kickbacks to government officials related to these projects. Matibag indicated that there may be additional individuals wanting to come forward, potentially linked to the 103 security aides of former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co. Furthermore, new testimony suggests that former Congressman Mike Defensor may have offered ₱5 million to each of the ex-Marines to secure their testimonies. The NBI has issued subpoenas for both Defensor and the Marines to clarify these allegations.
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The investigation could lead to significant revelations regarding corruption in government flood control projects.
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