PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo shows the proof of life sent by Indonesian authorities to their Philippine counterparts in connection with the arrest of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now working with the Philippine Embassy in Indonesia to facilitate the transfer of custody of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo who was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Tangerang City.
PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said Guo is currently under the custody of Jakarta Interpol.
"Our Chief PNP (Gen. Rommel Francisco D. Marbil) and the SILG (Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Benhur Abalos Jr.), are currently coordinating with the Philippine Ambassador to facilitate the proper transfer of Alice Guo to Philippine custody," said Fajardo in a press briefing at Camp Crame in Quezon City.
“The PNP is now in discussions on the logistics of Guo's return to the Philippines, where she faces an outstanding warrant of arrest issued by the Senate,” she added.
According to Fajardo, Guo was collared at the Sandana Park Residences in Tangerang City, which is located in Banten province, on Tuesday night.
Fajardo said the arrest was confirmed around 11:30 p.m. (Jakarta time), with Indonesian authorities providing proof of life to the PNP.
She attributed the arrest to the coordination with the Indonesian National Police, citing a 2017 Memorandum of Agreement of intelligence exchange and joint efforts in combating transnational crime.
“The PNP extends its gratitude to the Indonesian National Police for their invaluable cooperation, which led to Guo's capture. PNP's police attaché in Indonesia is actively coordinating the final arrangements for Guo's repatriation,” said Fajardo.
“Further details are being withheld in respect of ongoing diplomatic protocols and the protection of Guo's family, who have been informed of her arrest,” she added.