On #OnPoint, former Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio explained the key advantages of becoming a state witness, noting that those who fully comply with their commitments are cleared of criminal liability and exempt from asset forfeiture. Responding to a question from Korina Sanchez-Roxas, Carpio said this is why prosecutors typically require restitution before approving state witness agreements, citing cases where respondents return or commit to return public funds as part of the deal. | Bily

National Prosecution Authority Hails Successful Asset Recovery By Mark Ziligone The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has described the forfeiture of properties belonging to Dalitso Lungu, son of late former President Edgar Lungu, as a successful operation in the fight against proceeds of crime. Earlier today, NPA officers inspected twelve farms forfeited to the State in Chongwe’s Kanakanta resettlement area. NPA Public Relations Manager Vivian Nsingo said the recovery of the properties demon