Former Senate President Tito Sotto Received 5 Suitcases - 18 former Marines

According to the allegations and joint affidavit filed by the 18 former Marines, former Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III allegedly received five suitcases containing cash.

Key Details of the Allegation

• The Claim: A witness from the group of ex-Marines testified during a Senate Blue Ribbon hearing that he personally delivered five suitcases filled with cash—estimated to contain between ₱40 million and ₱70 million—to Sotto in 2024 before the election campaign period.
• The Supposed Source: The ex-Marines, who claimed to have worked as security and logistics personnel, stated the deliveries were made under the direction of former lawmaker Zaldy Co.
• Sotto's Response: Former Senator Sotto has strongly denied the allegations, dismissing them as a "tall story" and "fake news". He publicly mocked the claims, pointing out that the executive assistant the witnesses named as the recipient of the cash had actually died in 2015.