Philippine court denies bail for accused scammer Mary Ann Maslog
inquirer.net — January 10, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
The Sandiganbayan court in the Philippines has denied bail for Mary Ann Maslog, who is accused in a 1998 textbook scam. This is the second time her bail petition has been rejected due to her history of evading the law. Maslog previously faked her death to avoid prosecution and was found alive in September 2024. She is also facing charges for a separate investment scam, using various aliases to defraud victims. The court noted that Maslog's past behavior, including failing to appear in court, raises concerns about her reliability and potential flight risk. Her recent motions for bail have been dismissed as lacking merit.