CA junks forfeiture case against 3 involved in Napoles pork scam

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THE Court of Appeals (CA) has junked the civil forfeiture case filed by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) against three individuals for their alleged involvement in the multi-billion pork barrel scam perpetrated by businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles.

It explained that the constitutional right is not limited to the accused in criminal proceedings but extends to all parties in all cases, even in civil or administrative in nature, as well as in all proceedings, either judicial or quasi-judicial.

In ruling in favor of the petitioners, the CA stressed that the right to speedy disposition of cases is guaranteed by Section 16, Article III of the Constitution.

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Author / Journalist: Joel R. San Juan

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: PhilippinesOman

Topics: Sought Civil Proceedings Delay Filed Court Forfeiture Case Years Petitioners Ruling

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Published On: 2024-10-24 @ 12:54:16 (1 weeks ago)

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