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Former Representative Gonzales Charged with Graft Over Government Contracts

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 16
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The Office of the Ombudsman formally charged former Pampanga Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. with three counts of graft at the Sandiganbayan. The charges stem from alleged conflict of interest involving government infrastructure contracts totaling P611 million. The Ombudsman stated that Gonzales failed to properly divest his financial interests in ADG Construction, with payments still flowing to his private bank accounts.

From tribune.net.ph

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The charges relate to contracts awarded by the Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office III, which were subject to complaints regarding project issues. The allegations involve a failure to separate personal financial interests from government-awarded projects.

From tribune.net.ph

Who's involved

  • SandiganbayanThe special appellate collegial court where the graft charges were filed.
  • ombudsmanThe official who formally charged Aurelio Gonzales Jr. with graft.
  • GonzalesThe former Pampanga Representative charged with graft over conflict of interest.

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