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Philippine Senate Probes Fund Flows in Ex-Mayor’s Bank Accounts
The dismissed Philippine mayor being linked to money laundering faced questions at the Senate on Monday about billions of pesos that went into her bank accounts, and how these are linked to a China-focused online gambling hub. Ex-Mayor Alice Guo appeared again before a Senate panel, less than a week since she was arrested in Indonesia after fleeing the Philippines. Guo largely declined to answer questions from senators throughout the five-hour long inquiry, citing her right against self-incrimination due to pending charges against her. Her case has gripped the Southeast Asian nation, as investigations raised ... (full story)