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- Ex-Philippine President Duterte accused of state fund plunder in a criminal complaint.
- Aide Christopher Lawrence Go allegedly involved in awarding contracts to cronies.
- Complaint filed by a former opposition senator seeking accountability.
Former Philippine Leader Faces Plunder Accusations
A significant development has emerged from the Philippines as a former opposition senator levels serious allegations against ex-President Rodrigo Duterte.
The complaint accuses Duterte and his aide, Christopher Lawrence Go, of engaging in corrupt practices by steering lucrative government infrastructure contracts to associates. This purported scheme is said to have misappropriated millions of dollars from the state’s funds. The gravity of these accusations has prompted a call for thorough investigation and justice, as the nation watches closely to see if these claims will lead to legal consequences for the former leader and his aide.