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DOJ investigating claim that Alice Guo offered P1B to Fil-Chi trader
The Department of Justice is investigating allegations that former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo offered P1 billion to a Filipino-Chinese trader.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed the ongoing investigation into claims initially raised by former Senator Panfilo Lacson.
Lacson stated that the trader, who has connections within the first family's circle, was offered the money by Guo before she exited the country.
Remulla believes a significant amount of money, possibly in the billions, is being circulated to support Guo.
Guo's legal counsel, Stephen David, welcomed the investigation to uncover the truth.
The National Bureau of Investigation is set to summon an alleged 'doppelganger' of Alice Guo.
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