DOJ to seek Interpol red notice for Harry Roque

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing to request an Interpol red notice against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, who is facing qualified human trafficking charges.

An arrest warrant has been issued against Roque and 49 others by the Pampanga Regional Trial Court-Branch 118 for qualified human trafficking, related to an alleged scam hub operated by Lucky South 99.

Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Ty stated the DOJ aims to file the request next week and hopes for swift action from Interpol.

The government will ask Interpol to arrest Roque, calling him a fugitive, and is also considering requesting the Netherlands to expel him.

Roque has confirmed he is applying for asylum in the Netherlands.

A red notice is not an international arrest warrant but alerts law enforcement to locate and provisionally detain a wanted person.

Justice Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano confirmed the DOJ is assessing other legal routes beyond Interpol.