Bantag — accused of Lapid murder and inmate torture — now also faces plunder, graft raps

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Suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag attends the preliminary investigation for the murder case of broadcaster Percy Lapid at the Department of Justice on December 5, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — While the preliminary investigation into the murder of radio broadcaster Percy Lapid remain pending before the Department of Justice, suspended corrections chief Gerald Bantag continues to face additional legal suits. This time, for plunder and graft.

 

Retired general Gregorio Capatang Jr., acting head of the Bureau of Corrections, filed plunder and graft complaints against Bantag on Monday.

 

Catapang also filed the following complaints against Bantag:

 

• 11 counts of malversation through falsification of official documents
• 11 counts of graft
• 11 counts of violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officers and Employees
• Administrative cases for grave misconduct, dishonesty and conduct prejudicial to the interest of the service

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/06/2242971/bantag-accused-lapid-murder-and-inmate-torture-now-also-faces-plunder-graft-raps

 

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