G.R. No. 172602 April 13,
2007
HENRY T. GO vs.THE FIFTH DIVISION, SANDIGANBAYAN and THE OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR,
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN
Vicente C. Rivera, then DOTC Secretary, and
petitioner Henry Go, Chairman and President of PIATCO, were charged with
violation of Section 3(g) of RA
3019, also known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Go, in relation
to the voided 1997 Concession Agreement and the Amended and Restated Concession
Agreement (ARCA) entered into by the government with Philippine International
Air Terminals Co., Inc (PIATCO).
Petitioner Go contended that it was error to
charge him with the violation given that he was not a public officer, a
necessary element of the offense under Sec 3(g) of RA 3019. He further assert
that conspiracy by a private party with a public officer is chargeable only
with the offense under Sec3(e).
Issue:
Whether or not Petitioner Go, a private person,
may be charged with violation of Sec 3(g) of RA 3019.
Ruling: SEE: GO VS. SANDIGANBAYAN RULING
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