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flag Janet Lim Napoles sentenced to life in prison for scamming over $40M in pork barrel funds via fake projects.

flag The Sandiganbayan has sentenced Janet Lim Napoles to two terms of reclusion perpetua and fined her P44 million for her role in a pork barrel scam involving over P40 million in government funds. flag Five others were also convicted, including Gondelina Amata and Mylene Encarnacion, who received reclusion perpetua, and Dennis Cunanan, Ma. flag Rosalinda Lacsamana, and Erwin Dangwa, who received prison terms ranging from 10 to 18 years. flag The court found the accused guilty of conspiring with a deceased congressman to divert funds to fake projects through foundations linked to Napoles. flag Key evidence came from whistleblowers and government officials, with the court confirming the authenticity of financial records and disbursement timelines. flag All convicted were ordered to repay misused funds with interest, face disqualification from public office, and lose retirement benefits. flag Charges were dismissed against deceased accused.

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