The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is considering filing separate charges in the Philippines related to the alleged bribery and money laundering case filed in the United States concerning the 2016 Philippine elections.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia emphasized that if their investigation confirms these allegations, they will pursue legal action.
The U.S. indictment includes former Comelec chairman Andres Bautista and three Smartmatic executives, accused of bribery to secure contracts for voting machines in the 2016 elections.
Comelec has formed an 11-member panel to investigate the claims and determine if Philippine laws were violated. Garcia assured that despite these issues, the integrity of the election results remains unaffected.
Source : PhilNews24 | August 16, 2024
