In a resolution dated December 2, 2024, the Ombudsman said it found probable cause to recommend the filing of a charge for alleged violation of section 3(e) of Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act against the following officials:
DepEd
Briones
Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla
Undersecretary Alain Pascua
Assistant Secretary Salvador Malana III
Abram Yap Chai Abanil (director)
Marcelo Bragado (director)
Alec Serquina Ladanga (executive assistant)
Selwyn Carillo Briones (administrative officer)
Procurement Service – Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM)
Undersecretary Lloyd Christopher Lao
Jasonmer Lagarto Uayan (director)
Ulysses Evangelista Mora (procurement management officer)
Marwan Amil (procurement management officer)
Paul Armand Abando Estrada (procurement management officer)
Froilan Domingo (public respondent)
Source: Ombudsman indicts ex-DepEd chief Briones, officials for graft due to 'overpriced' laptops