Evelyn De Leon convicted in pork barrel scam, faces 29-39 years
Evelyn De Leon, former president of the Philippine Social Development Foundation, Inc., was convicted by the Sandiganbayan Seventh Division on four counts related to the pork barrel scam.
De Leon faces a penalty of 29 to 39 years in prison and a P3.5-million fine with annual interest for her role in diverting funds intended for marginalized farmers into PSDFI.
The court found that De Leon prepared and signed liquidation reports of non-existent government projects funded by Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) from Cagayan de Oro Representative Rufus Rodriguez, totaling P3.5 million.
None of the named beneficiaries confirmed receipt of any grants, while barangay chairpersons denied receiving anything from Cong. Rodriguez or PSDFI.
The Sandiganbayan cited testimony by Benhur Luy that De Leon and others prepared liquidation documents to make it appear that the beneficiaries were legitimate, despite no livelihood project being implemented.
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