MANILA, Philippines 鈥� A case for tax evasion is being readied against suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, an official from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said Monday.
鈥淢ay mga nakita kami mga violations niya with regards to tax evasion,鈥� PAOCC Spokesperson Winston Casio told reporters in a chance interview at the Department of Justice (DOJ).
(We found some of her violations related to tax evasion.)
For now, he said they cannot quantify the amount involved, but he believes that it would be significant.
鈥淭ingin po namin malaki-laki ang hindi nabayaran. I could not quantify pero malaki ho, kita niyo naman sa lifestyle ni mayora,鈥� he said.
(We think a considerable amount has not been paid. I could not quantify it, but it is substantial, as seen from the mayor鈥檚 lifestyle.)
He said another case being considered against Guo is related to a violation of the Securities and Regulations Code.
Meanwhile, the PAOCC welcomes the preventive suspension issued against Guo.
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He said the preventive suspension would be a big help for them to have easy access to records and documents needed in their investigation.
鈥淢akakatulong sa amin makapasok sa mga sitio at makahingi kami ng mga records regarding sa kanya,鈥� Casio said.
(This will help us get access to the communities and request records about her.)
Last March 13, authorities raided a 10-hectare area operated by Zun Yuan Technology Inc., which led to the rescue of around 800 individuals and the discovery of illegal activities.
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Guo was subjected to an investigation after an electric meter of Zun Yuan was found to be under Guo鈥檚 name, and authorities also discovered a vehicle inside the facility registered under the mayor鈥檚 name.