Manila, April 24 -- The Court of Appeals (CA) has issued a freeze order on assets linked to a lawmaker under investigation for alleged "ghost" flood control projects, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said Friday.

In a statement, the AMLC said the CA issued the order on April 23, 2026, covering a sitting legislator, a business associate, and a corporate entity.

AMLC said the court found probable cause linking their assets to plunder, bribery, and violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

"The freeze order covers a wide range of assets including 25 bank accounts and ten insurance policies registered under the name of the said legislator. They also include 27 bank accounts, ten insurance policies, and one investment ...