DOJ files non-bailable trafficking charges vs Alice Guo, 13 others

Updated Wed, September 18, 2024 at 8:49 PM Published Wed, September 18, 2024 at 10:59 AM

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed non-bailable criminal charges for qualified human trafficking against former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and 13 others before the Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Tuesday, September 17.

DOJ Spokesperson Mico Clavano confirmed the case filing against Guo, Dennis Cunanan, and 12 executives and founders of three companies, as well as Guo's alleged business partners.

The case was filed in Pasig City following a Supreme Court ruling that granted the DOJ's request to transfer the venue of cases involving Guo, with all relevant cases now to be filed there.

Qualified human trafficking is a non-bailable offense, and the DOJ expects the Pasig RTC to issue an arrest warrant after determining probable cause.

Guo, who has denied involvement in the scam-farm operation, faces additional charges of graft and money laundering, and is the subject of two arrest warrants from the Senate and a Capas RTC.

Authorities last March raided an illegal gaming operator compound in her town, and her real identity is also being questioned.

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