The Department of Justice (DOJ) has forwarded to the Office of the Ombudsman the findings of its preliminary investigation into the alleged ghost flood control projects in Bulacan.
In a press briefing on Tuesday, Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon shared that five cases were submitted involving several district office officials and contractors.
“There are five cases which are being turned over now to the Office of the Ombudsman involving the officials from the district office and the contractors,” he said.
Fadullon noted that the cases in question includes malversation of public funds, falsification by public officers, and perjury as prescribed under pertinent articles in the Revised Penal Code and Republic Act No. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Law.
He echoed the statement of OIC-Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida, who acknowledged that this development marks a critical moment in the agency’s investigation into the alleged anomalous flood control projects.
The DOJ is awaiting the Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s order on whether the preliminary investigation can continue.
“This does not mean that this is the end. There are many more to come, but we have a process that we are told must be followed, where we make sure that there is evidence before we file a case. This is also in accordance with our regulations in the DOJ,” Fadullon explained.
