Watch out for digital vote-buying, Philippine banks told


MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) directed banks and other financial institutions on Monday (Feb 14) to be on the lookout for dirty cash that might be spent on digital vote-buying and vote-selling.

The AMLC issued the advisory less than three months before election day on May 9. With campaigning for national posts in full swing, the AMLC is anticipating an increase in online transactions and payments related to the national elections.

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