DOJ grants separate prelim investigation in Peter Lim case

Cebu-based businessman Peter Lim (File photo from CEBU DAILY NEWS)

The panel of investigators from the Department of Justice (DOJ) has granted the request of Cebu-based businessman Peter Lim that a separate preliminary investigation be conducted in relation to the drug complaint filed against him.

Lim, last April, filed a motion for a separate preliminary investigation expressing fear that his defenses might not be given due attention.

“Mr. Lim is concerned that his defenses and the obvious lack of evidence against him might not be given due attention in view of the number of respondents and transactions involved in the case,” the motion stated.

During Wednesday’s preliminary investigation, Lim again was absent. His lawyer, Atty. Magilyn Loja, cited security reasons for her client’s absence.

“Due to safety reason, our client is not present,” Loja said. /je