DOJ: Officials aiding Guo's escape close to being identified
A YouTube video claiming that immigration officials who helped Mayor Alice Guo leave the Philippines have been identified and caught has gained significant views.
Despite the claims, there are no official reports from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) or other reliable sources confirming this information.
DOJ Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano IV said in a media briefing on Friday that authorities are close to identifying those who aided Guo's escape but declined to provide further details.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla expressed dissatisfaction with Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco for not immediately informing him about Guo’s departure, emphasizing the importance of transparency regarding such significant issues.
Guo was arrested in Indonesia on September 4 and is now under Indonesian custody, having been brought back to Manila via a chartered flight early Friday morning.
She left the Philippines last July and faces investigation for her alleged ties to the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator hub in Bamban, where she served as mayor.
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