Fugitive arrested at NAIA over sex offense raps

A 56-year-old Filipino fugitive, Arnold Abril, wanted for multiple sex offenses and carrying an Interpol red notice, was arrested at NAIA Terminal 3.

He arrived at the airport from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and was apprehended by a tracker team from the Quezon City Police District (QCPD).

Abril faces charges including three counts of rape, two counts of lascivious conduct, and six counts of acts of lasciviousness, with no bail recommended.

These charges stem from violations of the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (RA 7610) and were filed before the Regional Trial Court Branch 5 in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan.

A bounty of P160,000 was placed for his arrest, and he was identified as a target personality in Coplan Hadas by the QCPD.

His apprehension was a collaborative effort involving the Philippine Center on Transnational Crime (PCTC), the UAE's National Central Bureau, and other national law enforcement agencies.

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