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Ex-Palawan Rep. Mitra indicted over fertilizer scam
Ex-Palawan Rep. Mitra indicted over fertilizer scam
Carolyn Bonquin,
ABS-CBN News
Published Sep 27, 2016 08:42 PM PHT

Ombudsman files graft charge vs. ex-Palawan Cong. Abraham Mitra, 11 others over fertilizer fund scam.
— Carolyn Bonquin (@carolyn_bonquin) September 27, 2016
Ombudsman files graft charge vs. ex-Palawan Cong. Abraham Mitra, 11 others over fertilizer fund scam.
— Carolyn Bonquin (@carolyn_bonquin) September 27, 2016
MANILA – The Office of the Ombudsman has filed a graft charge against former Palawan Rep. Abraham Mitra and 11 others in connection with the fertilizer fund scam.
MANILA – The Office of the Ombudsman has filed a graft charge against former Palawan Rep. Abraham Mitra and 11 others in connection with the fertilizer fund scam.
The Ombudsman said Mitra conspired with Palawan regional officers and non-governmental organization Gabay Masa Dev't Foundation Inc. in the anomalous release of funds.
The Ombudsman said Mitra conspired with Palawan regional officers and non-governmental organization Gabay Masa Dev't Foundation Inc. in the anomalous release of funds.
Mitra allegedly selected Gabay Masa to implement a P3 million fertilizer fund project despite lack of qualification.
Mitra allegedly selected Gabay Masa to implement a P3 million fertilizer fund project despite lack of qualification.
Mitra is now chairman of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), an office under the Office of the President.
Mitra is now chairman of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), an office under the Office of the President.
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