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DOJ: Forfeiture cases vs Cabral can still be pursued
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into the possibility of filing civil forfeiture cases against the assets of the late Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral.
DOJ prosecutor general Richard Anthony Fadullon confirmed that while death extinguishes criminal liability, the government may still pursue recovery of assets to satisfy possible civil liability.
The DOJ will continue to investigate Cabral's involvement in the flood control scam so that her assets can be preserved by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) by requesting a freeze order from the Court of Appeals.
The AMLC is currently working on preserving these assets.
Additionally, Fadullon said there is one plunder case set to be referred by the DOJ to the Office of the Ombudsman for evaluation, involving Cabral and several other flood control project proponents.
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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.
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Lawmakers are demanding an investigation into the death of former DPWH Undersecretary Catalina Cabral, who died after an alleged fall along Kennon Road, with initial findings suggesting suicide but foul play not ruled out.
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The Office of the Ombudsman has directed Benguet authorities to preserve the gadgets of former public works undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, who was found unconscious along Bued River at Kennon Road.
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