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Maute mother gets life for terror financing
By J.Lo
“After judicious review of records and evidence of this case, court finds prosecution was able to prove elements of crime of terrorism financing,” Taguig court has convicted mother of siblings Omar and Abdullah Maute for financing terror attacks in Marawi City.
In decision promulgated recently, Taguig Regional Trial Court Branch 266 Judge Marivic Vitor sentenced Ominta Romato Maute, also known as Farhana Maute, to life in prison for terrorism financing.
Court has found Maute matriarch guilty of violating Republic Act 10168 or Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012.
She was ordered to pay fine of P500,000.
In 39-page ruling, Maute matriarch was charged with terrorism financing for “knowingly, willfully and unlawfully making available” vehicle registered under her name to members of terrorist group.
Court records showed on July 29, 2016, she allowed her Toyota Innova to be used by five terrorists: Mohammad Khayam Romato Maute, Omar Khayam Romato Maute, Abdullah Romato Maute, Mahater Romato Maute and Najib Pundug.
Authorities intercepted vehicle on the same day and recovered several improvised explosive devices.
In convicting Ominta, court said “element of willful intention in making available property was present.”
Court added second element, in which vehicle was made available to be used to facilitate commission of any terrorist act, was likewise present.
“Evidently, Toyota Innova was made available to be used to carry out attack committed by terrorist organization, in this case, Maute group,” decision read.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla welcomed conviction of Maute matriarch, describing it as “big win” in country’s fight against terrorism.
“We will never let terrorism prevail nor let it sow fear among our people… conviction exhibits our nation’s unity and resilience to fight evils lurking in our society, we are committed to scoring more convictions, particularly on cases involving terrorism and terrorism financing,” Remulla said in statement.
Remulla also commended prosecution panel handled case “for working up sweat to make sure justice is served.”
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