In a statement Friday, August 7, Lacson said authorities should determine whether anyone orchestrated the reversals and hold those responsible accountable. I hope the authorities will track them and make them answerable as well," Lacson said, speaking in both English and Filipino. Lacson also questioned whether the four were among the witnesses who had given individual sworn statements to the Office of the Ombudsman. Four withdraw earlier claimsThe four men told GMA News that their earlier claims of delivering cash-filled suitcases to politicians were untrue. Following the recantations, Tulfo said he had expected some of the witnesses to eventually withdraw their statements.