Philippine justice sec says Malaysia withholding info on escaped mayor Guo

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated on Wednesday that Malaysia is withholding information about the travel history of former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, who escaped from Philippine authorities in July.

Malaysia refused to share details such as flight entries and exits related to Ms. Guo's escape, despite requests from the Philippine government.

The Malaysian Embassy is currently obtaining necessary information regarding Mr. Remulla's claims, according to Malaysian Ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony.

Ms. Guo is accused of having ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and money laundering linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

Justice Secretary Remulla noted that the Department of Justice and the Department of Foreign Affairs had done everything to negotiate with Kuala Lumpur but faced a 'stone wall'.

The Bureau of Immigration remains unsure about how Guo escaped, particularly regarding her travel through Tawi-Tawi without leaving records.

One possible reason for Malaysia's refusal to cooperate may be due to an arbitration ruling in favor of Malaysia concerning the Sabah dispute between the heirs of a former sultan of Sulu and the Malaysian government.