The House of Representatives has called for an investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) based on allegations of money laundering and ties to drug lords.
Millions of pesos, secret bank accounts, and allegations of drug lord ties are fueling the House of Representatives' call for the Anti- Money Laundering Council to investigate former President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte. The quad committee's recommendation stems from allegations by former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who presented evidence claiming substantial funds, allegedly from Uy, were transferred to accounts associated with the Dutertes.
This evidence includes bank transaction details and managers' checks. The committee's justification hinges on the need for the AMLC to determine whether these funds are proceeds of unlawful activities, particularly drug trafficking—a predicate crime under the Anti-Money Laundering Act. The AMLA criminalizes the concealment, conversion, or transfer of proceeds from unlawful activities. Section 3(i) defines “covered transactions” that may be subject to scrutiny if they involve amounts exceeding specific thresholds or appear suspicious. The Revised Penal Code: Potential charges include graft and corruption under RA 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) if misuse of public funds is proven. In Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas v. Hon. Jose Y. Reyes (2016), the Court upheld that AMLC investigations must adhere strictly to due process and privacy rights. Trillanes v. Duterte (2018), while unrelated to AMLA, demonstrated the Court’s sensitivity to politically charged cases involving public officials. Investigating the Dutertes aligns with the principle of holding public officials accountable for alleged corruption. Critics argue that the quad committee’s recommendations may be politically motivated, undermining the objectivity of the process. Issuance of Subpoenas and Analysis: Criminal charges for money laundering and graft could be filed. The outcome of this case could set a precedent for how allegations of corruption against high-ranking officials are handle
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