Philippines Arrests Ex-Lawmaker Teves in Timor-Leste for 2023 Political Killing
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Former Philippine lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. was arrested in Timor-Leste while playing golf. He faces charges over the 2023 killing of a political rival.
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Teves was designated a terrorist in 2023 and faces multiple charges including murder and attempted murder.
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His arrest came after Interpol issued a Red Notice, following the denial of his asylum petition in Timor-Leste.
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Philippine authorities thanked law enforcement partners for Teves' capture and said efforts were underway for his extradition.
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Teves allegedly masterminded the 2023 assassination of then Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and 9 others.