A former Bureau of Immigration officer ended her legal battle in connection with the so-called “pastillas” scam with a fine of P5,000.
During the proceedings on Thursday, former immigration officer Asliyah Maruhom was allowed by the Sandiganbayan’s Seventh Division to plead guilty to a lesser offense of “prohibited acts and transactions” under Section 7 of Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.MANILA, Philippines — A former Bureau of Immigration officer ended her legal battle in connection with the so-called “pastillas” scam with a fine of P5,000.
The court also ordered the release of the P30,000 bail bond that Maruhom previously posted for her provisional liberty and lifted the hold departure order it earlier issued against her. The STAR has yet to receive a reply from the ombudsman if there had been similar plea bargain agreements with other former BI officials and employees accused in the “pastillas” scam.
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