Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla emphasized that a freeze order has already been issued against the assets of former House Speaker and incumbent Leyte Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
Earlier, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) reported that it had secured a freeze order on the assets of a “prominent incumbent legislator” allegedly involved in a flood control scandal.
However, the AMLC did not identify the lawmaker, nor the business or corporate entities reportedly linked to the alleged anomaly. All parties involved are covered by the freeze order.
According to the anti-money laundering body, the latest freeze order issued on April 23 covers 25 bank accounts and 10 insurance policies reportedly registered under the name of the said legislator.
Meanwhile, the Ombudsman added that more cases are being prepared against Romualdez and are expected to be filed in the coming days.
(Martin Romualdez | screengrab)
