‘Iggy’ can be charged with tax evasion case — ‘JV,’ Bag-ao By Gerry Baldo 08/20/2011

‘Iggy’ can be charged with tax evasion case — ‘JV,’ Bag-ao

By Gerry Baldo 08/20/2011

Negros Occidental Rep. Ignacio “Iggy” Arroyo could be liable for tax evasion charges if it is proved he really owned the helicopters sold as brand new to the Philippine National Police (PNP).

According to San Juan Rep. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, Rep. Ignacio Arroyo could end up in jail because of his attempt to exculpate his elder brother, former First Gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo, from criminal liability in the controversial sale of the helicopters.

Ejercito also noted the former First Gentleman might not be aware that he is putting his younger brother in a precarious position by clearing himself of liability in the scam.

“Walang konsyensya (He has no conscience),” Ejercito said of Mike Arroyo..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20110820met1.html