Posted 3/24/2024, 9:41:28 AM
Philippines Seeks Extradition of Ex-Lawmaker Arnie Teves Jr. After Arrest in Timor-Leste
- NBI team returned from Timor-Leste without fugitive ex-solon Arnie Teves Jr., who remains in custody there while authorities review Philippines' extradition request
- Teves was arrested in Timor-Leste on Thursday while playing golf after being placed on Interpol red notice for charges including murder of Negros Oriental Governor in 2023
- NBI team met with Timor-Leste President, who wants Teves to leave the country but process could take up to 40 days
- Teves appeared before a Timor-Leste court which extended his detention by 15 days while his case is heard
- Teves denies allegations and his legal team is weighing options like seeking asylum and bringing case to UN Human Rights Council