The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday filed graft charges at the Sandiganbayan against former Philippine Amusement Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) Chairman Efraim Genuino and several others in connection with the release of P37 million to the Philippine Amateur Swimming Association Inc. (PASA) for the training of swimmers for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Based on a charge sheet filed by the Ombudsman, the funds were used to pay for the use of the aquatic facility of Trace Aquatic Center (TAC) which was a sports facility allegedly owned by Genuino and his family.

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