De Lima's co-accused in drug case arrested in Pampanga

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Jad Dera allegedly conspired with Senator Leila de Lima to induce Bilibid inmates to trade drugs.

DRUG TRIAL. Senator Leila de Lima attends her drug trial at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court on August 16, 2019. Photo by the Office of Senator Leila de Lima

National Bureau of Investigation Deputy Director Ferdinand Lavin confirmed the arrest of Jose Adrian"Jad" Dera. Dera, who is also identified in the charge sheets as Jad de Vera, is facing two counts of conspiracy to commit illegal drug trade. His charges are handled by Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branches 205 and 256.The Department of Justice identifies Dera as De Lima's nephew, but the senator denied being related to or even knowing Dera.

 

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