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Ombudsman wants cyber warrants to secure Cathy Cabral’s gadgets
The Ombudsman intends to secure cyber warrants for the electronic gadgets of the late Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina "Cathy" Cabral.
Cabral, who was found unconscious on Thursday and declared dead on Friday, is alleged to be the mastermind behind budget insertions in the DPWH.
Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano emphasized the necessity of cyber warrants to legally access and preserve the data on her devices.
The Ombudsman is also seeking information from anyone who may have access to Cabral's computers, as these are suspected to hold details about individuals involved in irregularities concerning flood control projects.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla noted lapses in the crime scene handling, confirming that Cabral's gadgets were given to her family instead of the authorities.
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The Office of the Ombudsman has directed Benguet authorities to preserve the gadgets of former public works undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, who was found unconscious along Bued River at Kennon Road.
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Lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the death of former DPWH Undersecretary Catalina Cabral, who died after an alleged fall from a cliff along Kennon Road.
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