The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the filing of plunder charges against two former deputy immigration commissioners and an intermediary for allegedly extorting money from Macau gambling tycoon Jack Lam in exchange for the release of illegal Chinese workers.

It also found basis to charge Al Argosino and Michael Robles, the ex-immigration officials, and retired police official Wenceslao Sombero Jr. with direct bribery, graft, and violation of Presidential Decree (PD) 46 or the policy against receiving gifts and favors.

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