DPWH to file weekly corruption cases; AMLC freezes 135 accounts

Updated Fri, September 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM Published Tue, September 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) aims to file corruption cases weekly amid an investigation into alleged anomalous flood control projects.

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), with the Court of Appeals' approval, has issued a freeze order on 135 bank accounts and 27 insurance policies linked to the anomalies, covering 20 public works officials and six contractors.

DPWH Secretary Vivencio Dizon has requested the Land Registration Authority, Land Transportation Office (LTO), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, and Maritime Industry Authority for a list of land properties, motor vehicles, water vessels, and aircraft under the names of 26 former and current DPWH employees and contractors charged before the Office of the Ombudsman.

These requests are made to prevent the dissipation, removal, or disposal of properties strongly suspected to be the proceeds of or related to unlawful activities.

The DPWH is pursuing enforcement through the AMLC and the Anti-Financial Accounts Scamming Act (AFASA) via the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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