Ombudsman seeks travel ban for 77 linked to flood control projects

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has requested the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to issue a travel restriction order against 77 officials and private individuals implicated in anomalous flood control projects.

The BI is currently finalizing the list of individuals with the Office of the Ombudsman for the travel restriction orders.

BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval stated that a meeting was held to harmonize information for necessary action.

Remulla emphasized that government officials and contractors under investigation should not be allowed to leave the country's jurisdiction to ensure their presence during the fact-finding investigation.

Sandoval assured that the BI is working diligently to prevent wanted individuals from leaving the country illegally.

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