AMLC not yet sent ICC request to freeze Duterte assets

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has not yet received any formal request from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to freeze the financial assets of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

The ICC has previously explained that it can order the freezing of an accused's assets post-conviction to fund victim reparations.

Malacañang stated that if the ICC issues an order to freeze the assets of former president Rodrigo Duterte, the Marcos administration is not committed to cooperating with the ICC, asserting that the international court has no jurisdiction over the Philippines.

In a previous Palace briefing, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro mentioned that if the ICC makes a request to freeze Duterte's assets, the government would let the AMLC handle it.

Castro added that the request will be directed to the AMLC should the ICC deem it as a reparation for victims of crimes against humanity.

The AMLC confirmed they "have yet to receive an official request from the ICC or from the relevant government agency responsible for addressing the matter," adding that "it would be premature to comment further."