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DOJ refers 5 Bulacan 'ghost project' investigations to Ombudsman
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has referred its findings on five alleged anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan to the Office of the Ombudsman.
The DOJ recommended filing charges of graft, malversation, perjury, and falsification of public documents against Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and contractors involved in these projects.
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla described the cases as 'low-hanging fruit' and 'open-shut cases' due to disbursed funds lacking actual project outputs.
He also noted that the officials and contractors under scrutiny are part of a Senate investigation, where some have made admissions.
National Prosecution Service (NPS) Prosecutor-General Richard Fadullon stated that district officials, including District Engineers, Assistant District Engineers, and Project Managers, along with their contractor partners, are the ones involved.
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