Oct 5, 2012

Ex-Philippine President Arrested for Plunder

Ex-Philippine President Arrested for Plunder: Philippine police have descended on a Manila hospital, and placed former president Gloria Arroyo under arrest for plunder.

The onetime Philippine leader is already on trial for fraud and corruption.

 Arroyo suffers from a long-term spinal illness.  Police said she will be detained at the hospital, where she was also being treated for dehydration.

Prosecutors with the country's anti-graft court allege Arroyo stole almost $9 million in lottery funds and used the money to help ...

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