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DOJ may tap Interpol for Roque’s arrest
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the arrest warrant against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for qualified human trafficking can be served through Interpol and diplomatic channels, as he is currently abroad.
DOJ spokesperson Mico Clavano confirmed that Interpol is one of the available diplomatic channels for serving the warrant.
Clavano emphasized that the arrest warrant is not solely for Roque but for all accused in the case, clarifying that he is not being singled out.
The DOJ official suggested that this legal process provides Roque an opportunity to clear his name if he maintains his innocence.
Additionally, Clavano mentioned the possibility of a hold departure order being issued against Cassandra Li Ong, another co-accused in the case related to the POGO hub in Porac, Pampanga.
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