Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, has strongly denied involvement in the alleged P6.7 billion bank transactions reported by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), calling the report “fake and a blatant lie.”
Legal Team Responds
According to his lawyer, Atty. Peter Paul Danao, the amount presented during the House hearing is misleading because it represents the total value of transactions, not actual wealth. Carpio’s camp explained that the AMLC aggregated various transactions, resulting in a bloated figure that does not reflect his true financial standing.
Privacy and Due Process Concerns
His lawyers also warned of possible violations of the right to privacy and due process, particularly regarding the disclosure of bank records. They argued that such actions could cause public concern and harm the banking industry. Carpio’s camp stressed that this move could set a dangerous precedent and erode public trust in the country’s financial system.
