Social media posts circulating ahead of Monday’s elections claim that the P441 million seized by authorities is intended for the 2025 midterm elections. However, official reports indicate that these reports are misleading and lack accurate context.
According to a legitimate news article published by the Freeman, Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) spokesperson Lt. Col. Christian Torres dismissed speculations that the confiscated funds were meant for vote buying.
He clarified that nine of the eleven individuals arrested were foreigners reportedly bound for Manila and then to China, and that, based on the initial investigation, the suspects claimed the money came from several days of gambling at a casino in Cebu City.
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