Napoles convicted anew for graft, malversation

MANILA, Philippines — Businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles, the alleged mastermind behind the “pork barrel” scam, has been found guilty in 12 separate cases—six for malversation and six for graft—over the unlawful use of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of former Benguet Rep. Samuel Dangwa. In a decision dated Dec. 5 that was released on