Philippines probes 57 persons of interest over Wirecard scandal | Malay Mail

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MANILA, Sept 11 — Philippine authorities are investigating 57 foreign and local “persons of interest” potentially involved in a scandal at German payments firm Wirecard AG, an official at the country’s anti-money laundering agency said today. The South-east Asian nation became embroiled in...

The South-east Asian nation became embroiled in the collapse of Wirecard in June, with the payments firm initially claiming it kept US$2.1 billion in two Philippine banks, which the central bank and the lenders denied. — AFP pic

The South-east Asian nation became embroiled in the collapse of Wirecard in June, with the payments firm initially claiming it kept US$2.1 billion in two Philippine banks, which the central bank and the lenders denied. The list includes officers at Philippine lenders BDO Unibank Inc and Bank of the Philippine Islands believed to have forged documents to show Wirecard is a depositor, Racela said, adding that the banks were no longer part of the investigation.

“After we coordinate, we will now build up the case and file the necessary case,” Racela said, adding that not all the 57 would face criminal charges.

 

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