SC disbars ex-customs official over illegal sale of SUVThis photo shows a picture of the building of the Bureau of Customs. MANILA, Philippines — A former official from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been disbarred by the Supreme Court (SC) who misrepresented himself as a BOC director with the authority to sell seized vehicles. In a press release of the high court released on Friday, it said that lawyer Jorge Monroy’s name has been removed from the roll of attorneys after violating the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA). Monroy assured the complainant that the transaction was legal and that official receipts would be issued. The estafa conviction from the anti-graft court, meanwhile, is also a sufficient ground for disbarment, according to the SC.

Source: Philippine Star March 02, 2024 00:11 UTC