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Sarah Discaya can still leave NBI custody due to lack of arrest warrant —director
Contractor Sarah Discaya, facing charges over anomalous flood control projects, surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) following President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s announcement of an impending arrest warrant.
Discaya's camp stated her surrender was a "strategic legal move" and not an admission of guilt.
Acting NBI Director Angelito Magno confirmed Discaya remains in NBI custody but clarified she could leave if no arrest warrant is issued, as they cannot legally detain her without one.
Discaya and nine others are accused of malversation of public funds and violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act in connection with a P96.5-million flood control project in Jose Abad Santos town, Davao Occidental.
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Contractor Cezarah Discaya surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s announcement of an expected arrest warrant against her.
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Contractor Cezarah Discaya and nine others face non-bailable charges of graft and malversation in connection with a P96.5 million alleged ghost flood control project in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is preparing to apprehend contractor Sarah Discaya if an arrest warrant is issued for her involvement in anomalous "ghost" flood control projects in Davao Occidental.
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Contractor Sarah Discaya appeared at the Malabon City Prosecutors' Office on Tuesday, December 16, for a hearing concerning a case filed by the Malabon City government.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) maintains that government contractor Sarah Discaya faces no security risks, despite her surrender to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in anticipation of arrest warrants.
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