Ombudsman sees ‘probable cause’ to indict Binay, 22 others

The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday said it found probable cause to indict Vice President Jejomar Binay, his son dismissed Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr, and 22 others over alleged anomalies in the construction of the Makati carpark building project. Criminal charges will be filed against the Binays and their co-respondents for graft, malversation of public funds, and falsification of public documents in connection with the bidding and construction of the Makati City Hall Building II. The decision of Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales comes on the same day the elder Binay filed his certificate of candidacy for his 2016 presidential bid and 3 days after Morales ordered the dismissal of the younger Binay from office. Binay’s camp questions timing of the Ombudsman’s decision and pointed out that as a sitting vice president, the elder Binay cannot be charged while in office.

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