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Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada faces plunder charge, to surrender

Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada is set to surrender to authorities following an arrest order from a special anti-corruption court. He faces a non-bailable charge of plunder related to alleged kickbacks from a flood-control project. Estrada has vehemently denied the accusations, which stem from claims made by a former public works engineer. AI

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Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada faces plunder charge, to surrender

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Philippine lawmaker charged with corruption to surrender

    A Philippine senator said he will surrender to authorities after a special anti-corruption court ordered his arrest on Monday on a non-bailable charge of plunder after he allegedly pocketed a huge kickback in a flood-control project in the latest crisis to hit the upper chamber. …