During the trial of former Sen. Leila de Lima, prosecutors have managed to uncover the complex network of drug transactions involving high-profile inmates but failed to establish the former senator’s involvement, the Muntinlupa RTC Branch 204 said.
Another witness, former police investigator Nonilo Arile who was convicted of kidnapping-turned police asset, testified that not only was drug rampant inside but gambling, where betting involves millions of pesos.Inmates Hans Anton Tan and Peter Co, police officer Jerry Crisostomo Valeroso mentioned de Lima in their testimonies regarding soliciting P10-million for her senatorial bid.
But between Ablen and Ragos, the court noted that only Ragos knew the source of the P10-million, which was the proceeds of the drug trade. “The subsequent recantation of witness Ragos casts reasonable doubt on the credibility of his testimony,” the court said.
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