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Woman with P1.65M nabbed in Nueva Ecija amid election money ban
A woman was arrested in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, for allegedly carrying P1.65 million in cash during the election money ban.
Authorities apprehended her at a Commission on Elections (Comelec) checkpoint in Barangay Poblacion West after noticing bundles of cash in a partially opened eco-bag.
The suspect admitted to possessing the PHP1.65 million but could not provide documentation for the large sum.
She will face charges for violating Section 28 of Comelec Resolution No. 11104, which prohibits possessing or transporting over P500,000 in cash during the election period, as it can be presumed an attempt at vote-buying.
PRO III director Brigadier General Jean Fajardo stated that the confiscation of a large sum of money amid the election period is a serious matter that cannot be ignored, emphasizing the directive to ensure fair, clean, and safe elections.
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