Lawyer, 14 ‘maleta boys’ arrested over ‘unjust vexation’
A lawyer and 14 clients, dubbed 'maleta boys,' were arrested in San Juan City on Friday for alleged 'unjust vexation.' Police confirmed the arrests but offered no further details on the ongoing investigation, highlighting the complexities of legal disputes in the Philippines.
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