Picture of Alice Guo or Guo Hua Ping while in her detention in Indonesia at about 5:34 a.m. SCREENGRABE FROM THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
MANILA, Philippines — Ex-Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, or Chinese national Guo Hua Ping, can now shed light on the many questions raised against her following her arrest by authorities in Indonesia, according to Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco.
The Bureau of Immigration (BI), as well as the Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), confirmed Guo’s apprehension in Tangerang City in Jakarta, Indonesia, around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
She is currently in custody of the Indonesian Police at Jatanras Mabes Polri.
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“He believes that Guo’s return to the Philippines would shed light to many questions about her illegal departure, as well as allow her to face numerous cases being filed against her,” the BI said in a statement, referring to Tansingco.
The BI added they are anticipating Guo’s return to the Philippines soon.
In a separate statement, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said that all legal procedures will be followed to hold Guo responsible for her alleged crimes.
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“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,” Remulla said in the statement.
Sheila Guo, earlier identified as the former mayor’s sister, and business associate Cassandra Li Ong were also arrested last month in Indonesia and are now detained in the country.