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Lucio Sy is jobless but is reputed to be a jueteng operator. He has never been charged or convicted of any crime. He maintains several

Lucio Sy is jobless but is reputed to be a jueteng operator. He has never been charged or convicted of any crime. He maintains several bank accounts and has purchased five (5) houses and lots for his children from the Villar Realty, Inc. Since he does not have any visible job, the company reported his purchases to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC). Thereafter, AMLC resolved that he violated of the Anti-Money Laundering Act. Upon request of the AMLC, the bank disclosed to it Lucio's bank deposits amounting to P100 Million. He was then charged in court for violation of the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

a.Can Lucio move to dismiss the case on the ground that he has no criminal record? 5%

b.To raise funds for his defense, Lucio sold the houses and lots to a friend. Can Villar Realty, Inc. be compelled to transfer to the buyer the ownership of the houses and lots? 2.5%

c.In disclosing Lucio's bank accounts to the AMLC, did the bank violate any law? 2.5%

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