SC: Gov't Can Seize Assets Under Family Names
Philippines Supreme Court affirms forfeiture of Lt. Gen. Jacinto Ligot's P135M ill-gotten wealth, including properties under relatives' names. Landmark ruling strengthens anti-corruption measures.
Philippines Supreme Court affirms forfeiture of Lt. Gen. Jacinto Ligot's P135M ill-gotten wealth, including properties under relatives' names. Landmark ruling strengthens anti-corruption measures.
Supreme Court affirms forfeiture of retired general's P155M unexplained assets. Landmark ruling strengthens anti-corruption laws. Read the full decision.
The Supreme Court upholds the forfeiture of P155M in assets from retired General Jacinto Ligot, ruling that wealth exceeding lawful income is presumed ill-gotten, even if hidden under relatives' names.