Ombudsman wants Perez’s assets seized

THE Office of the Ombudsman has sought an order from the anti-graft court to immediately seize the properties and assets of former Justice Secretary Hernando “Nani” Perez, pending a civil suit that was filed against him.

In a statement Tuesday, the anti-graft office explained that the issuance of a writ of preliminary attachment/garnishment is necessary to secure the government’s claim so as not to be left with proverbial “empty bag.”