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PNP mulls tapping Interpol to arrest Harry Roque

PNP mulls tapping Interpol to arrest Harry Roque

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PNP mulls tapping Interpol to arrest Harry Roque
WHEN HARRY LEFT PH. Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque confirms his departure from the country during a Zoom interview with reporters on December 4, 2024. The Bureau of Immigration says he may have gotten help from “unscrupulous individuals.” —SCREENGRAB



MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is considering seeking the assistance of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to arrest former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque.

This came after the Angeles City Regional Trial Court Branch 118 issued an arrest warrant against Roque, Cassandra Ong — a key figure in the probe into illegal offshore gaming operators — and 49 others for allegedly violating Republic Act 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003.

At a press briefing in Camp Crame on Friday, PNP Public Information Office Chief Col. Randulf Tuaño said Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III had already deployed tracker teams to arrest all the accused.

When asked if the Interpol would be involved, Tuaño answered, "That is among the considerations that their legal officers are meeting about."



READ: CIDG sends tracker teams to capture Harry Roque, Cassie Ong, others

Roque is currently seeking asylum in the Netherlands, citing political persecution in the Philippines.

The Department of Justice filed a complaint against Roque, Ong, and the rest of their co-accused last April for their alleged involvement in the operations of scam hub Lucky South 99 in Porac, Pampanga. /mcm

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