Expert flags P41 million rapid cash pull from Mans Carpio account as irregular
During Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, financial analyst Alexander Cabrera described a P41 million withdrawal from Mans Carpio’s account, completed in just over an hour, as unusual and lacking a clear transaction trail.
In the Senate hearing on Sara Duterte’s impeachment, prosecutor-presented expert Alexander Cabrera testified that a P41 million cash withdrawal from Mans Carpio’s account was executed in an hour and thirteen minutes. He said the speed and absence of a documented trail made the transaction atypical. Senator Risa Hontiveros referenced the August 6, 2024 entry from the forensic report to highlight the issue. The testimony raises questions about the source and handling of the funds amid the broader impeachment proceedings.
Why it matters
The testimony highlights potential financial misconduct tied to the impeachment of a sitting vice president, affecting public trust.
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