Discaya couple's 40 luxury cars to be probed by BOC

The Bureau of Customs will look into the reported 40 luxury cars owned by contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya, who are linked to companies that have projects with the Department of Public Works and Highways.

BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said in an interview with Ted Failon & DJ Chacha that the agency will investigate whether the said vehicles are legal, undervalued, or smuggled.

"Since na-open naman po 'yung impormasyon diyan, patitingnan ko kaagad," he said on Aug. 25.

Nepomuceno added that the BOC needs a court order to conduct operations, as it is a private residence. The Letter of Authority, typically used for operations, applies to commercial establishments and warehouses.

"Makakaasa po kayo, aaksyunan natin 'yan," he added.

In September 2024, the Discayas were featured in interviews about their rags-to-riches story. Their interview on Julius Babao's YouTube channel has made the rounds anew, particularly the segment about their 40 high-end cars.

In the video, the garage included SUVs and pick-up trucks, most of which are from the US, like Cadillac Escalade, GMC Denali, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Dodge Ram, Toyota Tundra, and Toyota Sequoia. They also have locally bought cars in their collection, such as a Chevrolet Suburban and a Toyota Alphard.

The Discayas also own a Porsche Cayenne, a Maserati, a Mercedes-Benz G 63, a Bentley, and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan with an Hermes Orange interior, which they said is their "favorite."

Sarah, who lost the Pasig mayor race against Vico Sotto in the midterm elections, told Babao that having a luxury car collection helps show their clients they "have the capacity to execute a project."

"Part of the resume kumbaga," she said.