A RED notice from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) for the arrest of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo ‘Arnie’ Teves Jr. has been requested anew by the Philippine government.
In a media forum, Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez said the red notice will inform Timor-Leste about the arrest warrant issued by the Philippines against Teves, who is currently undergoing extradition in the said country.
Vasquez said Teves could not be deported yet to the Philippines because his case is still pending in Timor-Leste.
“Si Congressman Arnie Teves, pending pa iyong kaso niya, bakit? Kasi nasa judicial processes,” he said.
Vasquez said the independence and sovereignty of each member state; neutrality; cooperation; and respect for human rights govern Interpol’s decision to bring a fugitive back to the country requesting extradition, according to a report from the Sunstar.
Teves has a standing arrest warrant over the brazen killing of former Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo in March 2023, which also resulted in the killing of 10 innocent civilians.
He was abroad for medical treatment when the killing happened and has since refused to return to the country citing threats against his life.
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