NBI Completes Probe on 18 Former Marines' Kickback Claims, Sends Report to Ombudsman

The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation has finalized its inquiry into allegations by 18 ex-Marines that government officials accepted kickbacks related to flood control projects. Only 6 of the 18 signed statements due to counsel review, causing procedural delays. The completed investigation is now submitted to the Ombudsman, which will determine further actions regarding implicated officials.