The Department of Justice directed the Bureau of Immigration to issue a hold departure order against Securities and Exchange Commission head Jesus Enrique G. Martinez.
Justice secretary Raul M Gonzalez added that the testimony vs. Martinez was "devastating".
"He was not able to refute the allegations." Gonzalez said.
"Whether he is a flight risk or not, we want to make sure that he faces charges here." Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez added that he found the witnesses credible.
"They came to me last Sunday asking for my help. I told them to turn over their documents to me."
Gonzalez also said that he is looking also at the culpability of some BSP personnel.
The investigation, Gonzalez said was a specific order coming from the president.
"She was very angry" Gonzalez confirmed.
A panel was formed to look into the supposed ill-gotten wealth of Martinez.
Sr. State Prosecutor Aileen Marie S. Guttierez, State prosecutor Romeo DC Galvez and State Prosecutor Ramonchito R. Mendoza will be forming the panel.
NBI Director Nestor Mantaring was also directed by Gonzalez to investigate the connection of Martinez in the Legacy group fiasco.
Meanwhile, Rep. Ed Zialcita will also be investigated by the justice department.
"We would like to see if he is part of the conspiracy by way of his consultancy to defraud the people."
Martinez and Zialcita are reportedly cousins.
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