Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia — DOJ, PAOCC

MANILA, Philippines — Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has been apprehended by Indonesian immigration officials in Indonesia.

This was initially confirmed by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Wednesday morning, followed by further confirmation from the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Guo was arrested at 11:58 p.m. on September 3 in Tangerang City, Jakarta, Indonesia, according to the DOJ, citing information from Indonesian police.

“Ms. Guo is currently in the custody of the Indonesian Police at Jatanras Mabes Polri,” Justice Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano said in a message to reporters.

PAOCC spokesperson Winston Casio added that Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco is coordinating with Indonesian authorities for Guo’s prompt return to the Philippines.

Upon her return, Guo will face multiple charges, including a quo warranto petition, tax evasion, a non-bailable human trafficking charge, among others.

The charges stem from her connections to the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator hub in Bamban.

On August 23, alleged companions of Guo, Lucky South 99 incorporator Cassandra Ong and the mayor’s purported sister Shiela Guo, were also arrested in Indonesia and immediately deported to the Philippines.