A video showing the actual arrest of former mayor Alice Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping, has gone viral after being posted on GMA News’ social media account. In the video, authorities can be seen escorting Guo after she was apprehended in Tangerang City, Jakarta, Indonesia. Guo’s arrest marks a significant step in the fight against the criminal syndicates she is allegedly involved with.
According to reports, Guo moved from place to place in Indonesia and even cut her hair short to evade capture by authorities. Despite her efforts, she was eventually caught in a coordinated operation conducted by Indonesian authorities, the Bureau of Immigration (BI), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) of the Philippines. The successful operation was the result of close cooperation between the agencies of both countries.
EXCLUSIVE: Video ng aktuwal na paghuli ng Indonesian police kay dismissed Mayor Alice Guo sa isang lungsod sa Indonesia.
— GMA Integrated News (@gmanews) September 4, 2024
Ayon sa source, nagpalipat-lipat ng puwesto si Guo at nagpaiksi pa ng buhok para maiwasan ang paghabol ng Indonesian authorities kasama ang BI, NBI at DOJ. |… pic.twitter.com/SRvaAKI1Xp
Guo, a former mayor in the Philippines, is a Chinese national suspected of having connections to criminal syndicates from China. In recent months, she refused to attend a Philippine Senate investigation into these allegations, leading to her escape to Indonesia. Despite her refusal, authorities conducted a thorough investigation to ensure she would be held accountable.
In a video statement, President Bongbong Marcos expressed his gratitude to the authorities of the Philippines and Indonesia for the successful arrest of Guo. He stated that Guo’s capture is a testament to the government’s relentless efforts to enforce the law and ensure that no one, regardless of their position or influence, can evade justice. The president also assured the public that the government would continue its duty to uphold the rule of law to maintain peace and order in the country.
WATCH: President Bongbong Marcos releases a video statement on the arrest of fugitive ex-mayor Alice Guo, who is also known as Chinese national Guo Hua Ping.
— Bilyonaryo News Channel (@BilyonaryoNews) September 4, 2024
He thanked the efforts of the Philippine and Indonesian authorities.
The chief executive said the government will… pic.twitter.com/QKcVArPtIU
The video of Guo’s arrest quickly spread and garnered various reactions from the public. Her identity as a Chinese national and a former official in the Philippines highlighted the extent of the syndicates’ influence and power, now facing serious legal cases. Further investigations and prosecutions are expected as she is now subjected to due process under the law.
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