BOC seizes 30 vehicles from Discaya family amid probe

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has taken custody of 30 vehicles linked to the Discaya family, an increase from the initial 28, as part of an investigation into alleged import irregularities and unpaid taxes.

BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno stated that the agency is determining the tax liabilities and will hold accountable those who violated anti-smuggling laws.

Contractor Sarah Discaya admitted to owning 28 high-end vehicles during a Senate hearing.

The Discayas have implicated Department of Public Works and Highways officials and lawmakers in anomalous flood control contracts.

Their companies, Omega & Alpha Construction and St. Timothy Construction, are among the top contractors that have secured P100 billion worth of flood-control projects since 2022.

The BOC has also mandated all personnel to submit affidavits disclosing any familial ties involved in the customs brokerage industry.