Court Freezes Assets of Lawmaker, Businessman Amid Corruption Allegations
The Philippine Court of Appeals has ordered the freezing of bank accounts and assets of a lawmaker and a businessman facing corruption allegations. The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) announced the order, stemming from alleged irregularities in government contracts.
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