Timor-Leste court OKs return of Teves to PH

Jacob Lazaro 12/07/2024

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is expecting to see former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. back in the country soon to face murder charges after the Court of Appeals in Timor-Leste granted the Philippine government’s extradition…

Teves can be extradited by end of July, says DOJ

Krixia Subingsubing 06/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former lawmaker turned murder suspect Arnolfo Teves Jr. could be brought back to the Philippines by July to finally face the multiple murder charges filed against him here, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said…

DOJ confirms Teves now under house arrest in Timor Leste

Tetch Torres-Tupas - Reporter / @T2TupasINQ 06/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the lawyer of former Congressman Arnolfo Teves have confirmed on Thursday, June 13, that Teves is currently under house arrest in Timor Leste. Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez told…

Teves released, rearrested, DOJ clarifies

Tetch Torres-Tupas - Reporter / @T2TupasINQ 06/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  The Department of Justice has clarified on Monday that expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. was released but subsequently rearrested. The Policia Nacional of Timor Leste had rearrested Teves, said DOJ Assistant Secretary and spokesperson…

Teves released from detention in Timor-Leste, says Atty. Topacio

Tetch Torres-Tupas 06/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. has been released from Becora Prison in Dili, Timor-Leste, his lawyer, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, said in a message to reporters. “The request for extradition by the Philippine Government was…

DOJ: Teves nabbed while playing golf in Timor Leste

Jane Bautista - Reporter / @janebautistaINQ 03/22/2024

Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. was arrested in Timor Leste on Thursday afternoon, March 21. Teves, who faces charges for the killing of a political rival in 2023, was arrested while he was playing golf…

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