Philippines seeks new charges against Arroyo
- Published: 17 Jul 2012 at 03.48
- Online news: Asia
The Philippine government ombudsman called for graft charges to be filed against former president Gloria Arroyo on Monday for alleged diversion of state lottery funds in the latest accusation to hit her.
Former Philippine President and now Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (C) arrives at the Pasay City Court, in suburban Manila, in February 2012. The Philippine government ombudsman called for graft charges to be filed against Arroyo for alleged diversion of state lottery funds in the latest accusation to hit her.
Arroyo remains confined in a government hospital while facing charges of vote-rigging.
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