Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed that Negros Oriental Third District Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves is now in Timor Leste trying to seek asylum in an apparent bid to evade possible prosecution.
JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday confirmed that Negros Oriental Third District Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves is now in Timor Leste trying to seek asylum in an apparent bid to evade possible prosecution for his alleged role in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and nine others last March 4.
Remulla’s letter was in response to DFA’s letter dated April 29, 2023 wherein the latter relayed confidential information from the country’s ambassador to Timor Leste that the suspended lawmaker is in the capital city of Dili where he applied for a protection visa with intent of asylum. Meanwhile, Remulla said murder charges are now being readied against Teves in connection with the killing of Degamo and nine others.
Teves, who refused to return to the country over fears for his safety, has denied any link or involvement in the killing.
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