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Rider suspected of vote-buying apprehended at Negros Oriental checkpoint
A man identified as Romnick Adalim was apprehended at a checkpoint in Bacong, Negros Oriental, on suspicion of vote-buying.
Authorities found 39 envelopes containing cash totaling PHP35,100, along with sample ballots of candidates for the upcoming elections, in the suspect's possession.
PNP Negros Oriental spokesperson P/Lt. Stephen Jaynard Polinar stated there is a presumption of vote buying given the circumstances.
The suspect was later released after authorities decided to file a complaint against him before the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) Kontra Bigay committee.
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