00:00The prosecution says the Anti-Money Laundering Council flagged financial transactions of Vice President Sara Duterte, allegedly related to flood
00:08control projects and illegal drugs.
00:11AMLAC Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura testifies on AMLAC's suspicious transaction reports related to the couple's financial transactions.
00:20Asked by Prosecutor May Divina Gracia, Buenaventura reads the reason cited in an STR dated November 15, 2019, related to
00:28a flood control project.
00:30Based on records, Your Honor, as reported by the covered person, the reason indicated is GRAF and CORAP practices, Your
00:39Honor.
00:40Another STR for Duterte, dated August 1, 2024, mentioned alleged Shabu importation.
00:47But AMLAC notes transactions flagged or reported do not automatically mean the transaction was illegal or that a crime was
00:53committed.
00:54The reporting is part of AMLAC's mandate to monitor financial transactions.
00:59Divina Gracia also asks Buenaventura about the CTRs related to Calia 88, a firm allegedly connected to Carpio.
01:06The prosecution alleges Calia 88 received remittances from China and several other countries.
01:12Based on the summary, the total remittances from China reached P319 million, including some from Hong Kong.
01:18The
