Sinampahan ng Office of the Ombudsma nitong Biyernes ng mga kasong malversation sa pamamagitan ng pamemeke umano ng mga dokumento at katiwalian laban kay dating Senador Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., kasama si dating Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan Assistant District Engineer Brice Hernandez, at lima pang iba. Kaugnay ito ng umano’y P92.8-milyong “ghost” flood control project sa Pandi, Bulacan.

"The Ombudsman will pursue these cases firmly, independently, and without fear or favor," ayon kay Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano sa press conference matapos ihain ang kaso sa anti-graft court.

“The information alleges that the respondents conspired to facilitate the release of approximately P76 million for the supposed construction of a flood control project in Purok 5, Barangay Bonsuran, Pandi, Bulacan…a project which, based on official inspection and witness accounts, was never implemented,” dagdag niya.

Kasama rin sa kinasuhan sina:

  •     Engr. Jaypee Mendoza
  •     Engr. Arjay Domasig
  •     Engr. Emelita Juat
  •     DPWH Bulacan First District Engineering Office, finance section chief Juanito Mendoza, at
  •     DPWH Bulacan First District Engineering Office cashier Christina Pineda

“Despite the absence of any actual construction, the respondents declared the project completed. Thereafter, to facilitate the release of the entire project cost, the respondents are found to have falsified accomplishment reports, issued fraudulent billing documents, and endorsed disbursement vouchers,” ayon kay Clavano.

Sinabi ni Clavano na nai-award ang P92.8 million project sa kontratista noong March 28, 2025.

Binanggit din ng Assistant Ombudsman na naghain din ng agarang mosyon ang prosekusyon sa anti-graft court para sa mabilis pag-raffle sa mga kaso upang malaman kung alin sa pitong dibisyon ng Sandiganbayan ang didinig sa mga kaso.

Sa parehong mosyon, sinabi ni Clavano na hiniling din ng mga tagausig ng Ombudsman sa anti-graft court na agad maglabas ng warrant of arrest at hold departure order laban sa lahat ng pitong akusado.

“The Office of the Ombudsman is steadfast in its commitment to enforce accountability where public funds are concerned. This [filing of charges] should send a clear message: those who misuse public funds will be held accountable under the law,” ani Clavano.

Sinusubukan pa ng GMA News Online na makuhanan ng pahayag si Revilla at iba pang akusado. — Llanesca T. Panti/FRJ GMA Integrated News