Filipino mother, daughter convicted in US fraud case
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-11 14:47 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, Family, Fraud & Corruption, World News, Crime & Justice
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SAIPAN, Northern Marianas—A US federal judge has rejected pleas for leniency and imposed prison terms on a Filipina mother and daughter, citing a “befuddling” scheme that siphoned funds meant for schoolchildren. The court ordered the recovery of their assets, including a house in Leyte.
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