The Office of the Ombudsman has found basis to file graft charges before the Sandiganbayan against former Maguindanao Second District Rep. Simeon Datumanong and several others in connection with a P3.8-million Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel scam.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the office said Ombudsman Conchita Carpio- Morales has ordered the filing of two counts of violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act against the former lawmaker.

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