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Lingad vs. People [DECISION]

GIRLIE J. LINGAD, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT.

G.R. No. 224945 | 2022-10-11

D E C I S I O N
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
Money laundering is committed when the proceeds of an unlawful activity expressly listed under the Anti-Money Laundering Act are transacted, transferred, or moved, and are made to appear as though they originated from legitimate sources. The prosecution for the money laundering offense can proceed independently of the prosecution of the related unlawful activity, but particular elements of that unlawful activity must still be proven beyond reasonable doubt.

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