The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to charge former Regional Director Walter Albos of the Department of Education Region IX (DepEd Region IX) before the Sandiganbayan for violation of the anti-graft law in connection with the allegedly anomalous purchase of computers in 2008.

Albos was found to have approved the purchase of information technology equipment and software worth P2,998,100, the office said in a statement. He can still appeal the matter.

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