Plunder complaint filed vs ex-Philippine president [View All]

Source: Associated Press

Jul 26, 3:34 AM EDT
Plunder complaint filed vs ex-Philippine president

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- A left-wing political party has filed a fourth plunder complaint against former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo since she left office last year.

Anti-corruption prosecutors have not yet decided to file formal charges against Arroyo in the other complaints. Her lawyer Raul Lambino dismissed the latest accusations as "political stunts and gimmickry" against his client.

The new allegations filed Tuesday claim that Arroyo and eight other former officials conspired to illegally release 325 million pesos ($7.7 million) from the state-run charity office from 2008 to 2010.

Arroyo was elected to the House of Representatives after stepping down and has been criticized by her successor for corruption and mismanagement. She denies any wrongdoing.






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former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her friend.