By Junex Doronio
MANILA — Following reports that former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has been arrested in Indonesia and will be deported soon to the Philippines, the House Quad Committee on Wednesday (04 Sept 2024) said it will invite the sacked local chief executive to shed light on her involvement with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and their connection to illegal drugs and human rights violations.
“For sure we are going to invite her to become one of our resource speakers,” House Quad Committee co-chair Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. said.
Guo was arrested by Indonesian authorities more than a month after her alleged escape from the Philippines where she is facing multiple complaints, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago said.
He added that Guo was arrested in Tangerang City in the province of Banten.
“According to Senior Superintendent Audie Latuheru of the Indonesian Police, Ms. Guo was apprehended at 11:58 PM on September 3, 2024,” a Department of Justice (DOJ) statement said.
Guo was in the custody of the Indonesian Police at Jatanras Mabes Polri, the DOJ further said.
Santiago said Guo would be turned over to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the NBI.
“The arrest of Alice Guo is a testament to the tireless efforts of our law enforcement agencies and the strength of international cooperation in bringing fugitives to justice. We will ensure that all legal processes are followed to hold her accountable for any crimes committed,” DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said in a statement.
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