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UPDATED Jun 1, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
May 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Ombudsman charges Sen. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada with plunder
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The Philippine Office of the Ombudsman indicted Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada for plunder and anti-corruption law violations.
WHO: Office of the Ombudsman
WHAT: Indicted Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada for plunder and violating anti-corruption laws over alleged infrastructure-scheme kickbacks.
WHEN: May 28, 2026 at 5:37 AM ET
WHERE: Philippines
WHY: He was charged for allegedly receiving illicit kickbacks totaling 573 million pesos from an infrastructure scandal that slowed economic growth.
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