DOJ files human trafficking charges against Tarlac mayor Alice Guo

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed qualified human trafficking charges against dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and 13 others before the Pasig Regional Trial Court.

Guo is charged with violating the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 after evidence of torture and trafficking were found at a POGO facility.

Also named in the complaint are Dennis Cunanan, former TLRC deputy director general and representative of Zun Yuan Technology, along with 12 executives and founders of three companies associated with Guo's business partners.

The DOJ filed new human trafficking charges against Guo on Tuesday, September 17, as she faces mounting legal battles following the raid of an illegal gaming operator compound in her town last March.

Justice Undersecretary Nicky Ty emphasized that individuals involved in organizing establishments linked to human trafficking can face charges under these laws.

Guo is currently detained at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center after a warrant was issued in relation to the graft case filed by the interior department.

In addition to trafficking and graft charges, Guo also faces two criminal investigations for tax evasion and money laundering related to her alleged ties with the Bamban POGO.