Ex-aide of Pacquiao to face cyber libel, estafa and syndicated estafa
JAKE JOSON – The former aide of Senator Manny Pacquiao might face charges for allegedly creating “fabricated statements” about a supposed fight between the presidential candidate and Conor McGregor.
Joson claimed that the presidential aspirant sought some P165 million in advance payment for a boxing match the mix-martial artist that did not push through.
Atty. Nikki de Vega, the senator’s legal counsel and spokesperson, said their camp will be filing a cyber libel case against ex-aide of Pacquiao.
According to her, the case involving Pacquiao’s deal with Paradigm Sports is being tackled in the United States. She noted that Joson is not a signatory of any contract.
It was years ago when Joson started to join Team Pacquiao’s trips after the boxer-turned-politician helped him pay for his house and its amortization.
But last year, a falling out between the two happened after the senator flagged his long-time aide due to irregularities he allegedly committed.
However, De Vega did not divulge further details about the conflict between Pacquiao and Joson.
Pacquiao’s legal counsel revealed that the senator confronted Joson about the alleged irregularities last year.
It was earlier this week when Joson started to spew statements to the media against Pacquiao.
Aside from cyber libel, he might face estafa and syndicated estafa charges.
Meanwhile, when Joson was asked by ABS-CBN News for a comment regarding the cases he might face, he said: “By all means, bring it on.”
Pacquiao himself has yet to issue any statement regarding the claims of Joson.
The senator is currently gearing up for his candidacy as he runs for the highest position in the government.
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