Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla warned an unnamed law office against committing a crime to protect their client.

Remulla said he received information that it was “inventing” a beneficial interest in properties that his office is investigating.

Remulla said the firm could face legal consequences for this.

“I have it on good word that a law office has been trying to invent, they invent beneficial interest in other properties,” Remulla said.

Part of coverup

He alleged that this was part of a cover-up.

“I am saying, do not commit a crime while practicing your law because you will be an accessory to the crime,” he said.

He said they will find out whether the firm fabricated a beneficial interest claim, and those behind the tactic will be included in the case.

Remulla said they have to defend their client but must not commit a crime in the process.

Remulla did not identify the law office, nor was the case in which its client is involved.