Philippines: Fugitive Ex-Mayor Accused of Spying for China Arrested
Philippines: Fugitive Ex-Mayor Accused of Spying Forfor China Arrested
The Facts
Alice Guo, former mayor of the Philippines' Bamban town who fled the country in July following allegations of being a Chinese spy, was arrested in Indonesia on Tuesday.
Guo was reportedly arrested near Jakarta. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said she would be brought back to the Philippines as early as Wednesday.She was reportedly apprehended in the city of Tangerang, near the capital Jakarta. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said she would be brought back to the Philippines as early as Wednesday.
The Spin
Alice Guo's murky background and connections to questionable activities had set off alarm bells. Despite her public image as a local leader, her ownership of land used by a Pogo, a controversial gambling operation linked to scams, and inconsistencies in her personal history raiseraised red flags. Her vague responses to allegations only heighten suspicions.
Alice Guo has served her town with integrity. She followed proper procedures when issuing a business permit to a controversial Pogo. She is being unfairly implicated in issues primarily under the jurisdiction of other regulatory bodies. She should take this opportunity to clear her name and uphold her reputation.
