A former mayor from the Philippines, wanted for alleged ties to Chinese criminal networks, has been apprehended in Indonesia after evading authorities for several weeks. The individual in question, identified as Alice Leal Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping, fled the Philippines in July amidst mounting suspicions surrounding her involvement in illicit activities.
The scandal unfolded when a significant scam operation was uncovered in Guo's hometown, implicating her in various illegal endeavors such as gambling, money laundering, human trafficking, and fraud. As scrutiny intensified, Guo, aged 34, absconded from the Philippines through a clandestine network of vehicles and boats, eventually making her way to Indonesia via Malaysia and Singapore.
Indonesian law enforcement officials successfully located and detained Guo in Jakarta's Tangerang City. A video released by Philippine authorities depicted her being escorted by Indonesian authorities in a pink pajama set and white jacket.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commended the efforts of law enforcement in capturing Guo, emphasizing that evading justice is futile and that the law will ultimately prevail. Guo's legal representatives expressed that her arrest presents an opportunity for her to address the allegations leveled against her and demonstrate her fortitude in the face of adversity.
