The Ombudsman is accusing Board of Customs’ Chief of Operations Manuel Valencia of illegally acquiring real estate properties amounting to P1,225,070 and even dollar time deposits amounting to $3,825,414.18.

According to the Ombudsman, the customs chief violated Republic Act No. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. The acquisition of properties of Valencia is questionable as it does not coincide with the annual salary of a public official like him.