Manila, Philippines - The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed charges of falsification of public documents against Filipino-Indian businessman Rajiv Chandiramani and six others. The case, stemming from an inheritance dispute filed by Rajiv's estranged brother, Amith Prem Chandiramani, involved inherited property from their billionaire father.
According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant State Prosecutor Eric Oprias, in a 20-page resolution dated October 26 but released only recently, found insufficient evidence to prosecute Rajiv Chandiramani, his mother Pushpa, and associates Janet de Luna Cardinal, Maria Anita Turqueza, Rommel Olayber, Christina Gutierrez, and Angelito Manuel. The DOJ noted Amith's failure to disclose a similar complaint filed in July 2022 before the Office of the Prosecutor of Makati City, which he later withdrew. The resolution emphasized the validity of a compromise agreement between Amith and Rajiv, which included a waiver and quitclaim covering all potential claims related to their father's estate. It also highlighted that Amith had received millions of pesos from Rajiv, as well as a commitment for monthly support, totaling PHP150 million. The DOJ concluded that the compromise agreement was valid and mutually agreed upon without force, fraud, or undue intimidation, effectively negating Amith's claim of falsification.