The legal team of contractor Pacifico 'Curlee' Discaya II has denied allegations that he provided money to former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco. According to a report by GMA News, Discaya's lawyer, Atty. Cornelio Samaniego III, stated that his client did not hand over cash and denied any involvement in the matter. The allegations stem from an affidavit filed by Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., a former policeman, who claimed he delivered suitcases containing over P2 billion in cash to Vice President Sara Duterte, her father former President Rodrigo Duterte, and her brother Rep. Paolo Duterte. Gracioso also alleged that Discaya was one of the sources of Velasco's money, which he was instructed to deliver to certain politicians. However, Discaya's camp has refuted these claims, stating that he does not know Gracioso and had no knowledge of the alleged cash transactions. The Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft and malversation cases against Discaya for malversation through falsification of public documents charges related to his alleged involvement in a kickback scheme from flood control projects. Discaya is currently detained at the Bulacan Provincial Jail. The National Bureau of Investigation is investigating Gracioso's claims, and the Office of the Ombudsman has also initiated legal proceedings against him. Velasco's camp has dismissed the allegations as 'fabricated attacks' with 'no basis.' Vice President Duterte has stated that she does not know Gracioso. The case has drawn significant attention as it involves high-profile political figures and allegations of corruption in government projects. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with the Ombudsman's office and NBI working to verify the claims made by Gracioso and Discaya's defense team.