Airport security on Saturday detained and questioned a man carrying a luggage full of money, while trying to board to a Singapore-bound flight at around 11:00PM.
The man, identified as Nathaniel Ereseo, was reportedly working closely with embattled Commission on Elections (COMELEC), Chairman Andres Bautista.
Airport authorities were alerted when Ereseo refused to have his luggage opened after passing through X-ray machine at boarding area.
Ereseo was detained from 10:30PM and was released at 4:00AM, leaving his bag full of money.
Ereseo carried a total of $182,000 (P9.12M). He did not give any statement why he is carrying such hefty amount of money, but said he is one of the legal assistants of Bautista as supported by his documents.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is already investigating the case.
Authorities suspected that the money may have connection with Andres Bautista’s controversy, but cannot find a link on why his employee carrying such money going outside the country.
The Bureau of Immigration has already issued a hold order against Ereseo pending while ongoing an investigation.
The money is being held at AMLC office in Manila. /Jovic Alegre/
http://www.pinoyobserver.com/andres-bautista-aid-carrying-p9-12m-nabbed-naia/
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