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DOJ: Plunder case involving Cabral, et al, about to undergo preliminary investigation
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that former DPWH Undersecretary Cathy Cabral, who passed away recently, was included in a plunder case related to anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan.
Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon stated that the preliminary investigation for this case was about to begin.
The plunder case involves not only officials from the Bulacan District Engineering Office but also project proponents who benefited from the said projects.
Fadullon mentioned that the DOJ has evidence pointing to these proponents.
The specifics of the evidence against Cabral cannot be disclosed as it requires further evaluation by the Office of the Ombudsman.
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