Philippine Senator Accused of Plunder Over Graft Mess Surrenders

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Philippine Senator Accused of Plunder Over Graft Mess Surrenders A Philippine senator says he will surrender after a court ordered his arrest on a charge of plunder ByThe Associated Press June 1, 2026, 3:59 AM MANILA, Philippines -- A Philippine senator said Monday that he will surrender after a court ordered his arrest on a charge of plunder linked to a huge kickback in a flood-control project. The special Sandiganbayan anti-graft court had initially issued a warrant for Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s arrest Friday on a graft charge that was bailable.

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