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Roque’s arrest on hold pending asylum decision
The Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that the implementation of an arrest warrant against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is up to the government of the Netherlands, with the decision dependent on his pending asylum request.
DOJ Chief State Counsel Dennis Arvin Chan explained that similar to Philippine procedures, the Netherlands authorities will decide how to proceed with the warrant while the asylum application is being processed.
Roque faces non-bailable qualified human trafficking charges linked to a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in Porac, Pampanga, which has been shut down.
He has openly admitted to seeking asylum in the Netherlands, claiming political persecution.
Chan clarified that the refugee or asylum status must be settled first before any other legal steps can proceed, and that the DOJ has informed relevant Dutch authorities about Roque's pending asylum application.
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