Sen. Estrada files 4 perjury raps vs ex-DPWH exec over P355-M project claims

Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed four counts of perjury against former DPWH assistant district engineer Brice Hernandez.

The charges stem from Hernandez's previous accusations linking Estrada to anomalous flood control projects worth P355 million, alleging a 30% kickback scheme.

Estrada's legal counsel, Atty. Bianca Soriano, cited four specific alleged false statements made by Hernandez under oath during congressional investigations.

These include claims about Estrada's involvement in kickbacks, the existence of a staff member named Beng Ramos, the use of a fake Senate ID by Hernandez, and Hernandez's denial of involvement in the projects.

Hernandez also allegedly lied about a woman named Mina Jose visiting his office to offer project commitments.

Hernandez is currently under provisional acceptance into the DOJ's Witness Protection Program but is not yet a state witness.

Estrada publicly challenged Hernandez to take a lie detector test.