Janet Lim-Napoles

Janet Lim-Napoles
Janet Lim-Napoles's official mugshot
Born
Janet Luy Lim

(1964-01-15) January 15, 1964
Malabon, Rizal, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
OccupationBusinesswoman
Known forMasterminding the PDAF scam
Criminal statusIn prison
Convictions
  • Serious illegal detention (2015; acquitted on appeal, 2017)
  • plunder (2018)
  • graft (3 counts, 2021)
  • malversation of public funds (3 counts, 2021)
  • Corruption of public officials (7 counts, 2024)
Criminal chargegraft and malversation of public funds (multiple counts, pending)
PenaltyReclusion perpetua
Imprisoned atCorrectional Institution for Women, Mandaluyong (since April 16, 2015)

Janet Lim-Napoles (born Janet Luy Lim; January 15, 1964) is a Filipina businesswoman who is believed to have masterminded the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) Scam. She was convicted of plunder for her involvement in the PDAF Scam and is facing charges for alleged involvement in the misuse of the Malampaya fund for disaster response operations.