NFA to file plunder raps vs employee over P53M rice loss

The National Food Authority (NFA) is preparing to file a plunder case against a middle-level employee for an unexplained loss of over P50 million worth of rice stocks dating back to 2021.

NFA Administrator Larry Lacson stated that the case build-up is in its final stages and the plunder case will be filed soon before the Office of the Ombudsman.

The employee, who is an accountable officer in one of the agency's warehouses, allegedly orchestrated a multi-year scheme resulting in the missing rice.

The total monetary value of the unexplained lost rice stocks is estimated to be around P53 million, accumulated over several years.

Following the discovery during an intensified audit, the NFA has gathered the necessary documents to support the case.

While still an active employee, the individual has been transferred to a different role to prevent any undue influence during the ongoing investigation.