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Janet Lim Napoles sentenced to life in prison for scamming over $40M in pork barrel funds via fake projects.
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.
Five others were also convicted, including Gondelina Amata and Mylene Encarnacion, who received reclusion perpetua, and Dennis Cunanan, Ma.
Rosalinda Lacsamana, and Erwin Dangwa, who received prison terms ranging from 10 to 18 years.
The court found the accused guilty of conspiring with a deceased congressman to divert funds to fake projects through foundations linked to Napoles.
Key evidence came from whistleblowers and government officials, with the court confirming the authenticity of financial records and disbursement timelines.
All convicted were ordered to repay misused funds with interest, face disqualification from public office, and lose retirement benefits.
Charges were dismissed against deceased accused.
Janet Lim Napoles fue sentenciada a cadena perpetua por estafar más de $40 millones en fondos de barril de cerdo a través de proyectos falsos.