The Daily Tribune
Remulla: Roque must come home, face raps
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and 54 others face non-bailable qualified human trafficking charges before the Angeles City Regional Trial Court.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed the filing of the case, citing Roque's alleged involvement in lobbying for Lucky South 99's gaming license and his role as legal counsel for Whirlwind Corporation.
The POGO facility was shut down in June 2024 after a raid uncovered allegations of kidnapping, illegal detention, cybercrime fraud, large-scale human trafficking, torture, and prostitution.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla criticized Roque for seeking asylum in the Netherlands while claiming to be ready to face charges, calling it "double talk."
Remulla asserted that prosecutors found probable cause and urged Roque to return to the Philippines to face the charges.
Roque claims the charges are politically motivated and stem from a meeting about the gaming firm's arrears, denying any involvement in human trafficking.
Senator Risa Hontiveros stated that the charges are a crucial step toward accountability and called for the immediate forfeiture of the accused individuals' assets to assist the victims.
Topics in this story
Explore more stories about these topics.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
