DOJ hopes to get Timor-Leste court’s decision on Teves extradition in next few weeks | ABS-CBN
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DOJ hopes to get Timor-Leste court’s decision on Teves extradition in next few weeks
DOJ hopes to get Timor-Leste court’s decision on Teves extradition in next few weeks
Published May 30, 2024 03:43 PM PHT
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Updated May 30, 2024 05:01 PM PHT
Former Negros Oriental Rep Arnolfo Teves after he was arrested by Timor-Leste authorities. The NBI team was allowed by Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta to talk to Teves while he is still being processed. NBI
Former Negros Oriental Rep Arnolfo Teves after he was arrested by Timor-Leste authorities. The NBI team was allowed by Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta to talk to Teves while he is still being processed. NBI MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said it hoped to receive the decision of the Timor-Leste court on its request for the immediate extradition of former Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr "within the next few weeks".
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said it hoped to receive the decision of the Timor-Leste court on its request for the immediate extradition of former Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr "within the next few weeks".
In a televised briefing, DOJ Spokesman Mico Clavano said the Ministry of Justice of Timor-Leste has endorsed DOJ's extradition request to their Court of Appeals.
In a televised briefing, DOJ Spokesman Mico Clavano said the Ministry of Justice of Timor-Leste has endorsed DOJ's extradition request to their Court of Appeals.
"Preparations are on the way for the return of former Congressman Teves to the Philippines. Hinihintay pa rin po natin ang desisyon ng Court of Appeals doon po sa Timor-Leste dahil ipinasa ang Ministry of Justice ang ating request sa Court of Appeals," Clavano said. "So kailangan na lang po natin maghintay at maging patient sa desisyon ng Court of Appeals dahil hindi naman natin teritoryo iyan so we will just have to abide and comply with the direction and decision of the Court of Appeals."
"Preparations are on the way for the return of former Congressman Teves to the Philippines. Hinihintay pa rin po natin ang desisyon ng Court of Appeals doon po sa Timor-Leste dahil ipinasa ang Ministry of Justice ang ating request sa Court of Appeals," Clavano said. "So kailangan na lang po natin maghintay at maging patient sa desisyon ng Court of Appeals dahil hindi naman natin teritoryo iyan so we will just have to abide and comply with the direction and decision of the Court of Appeals."
"Ang timeline po natin diyan ay within the next few weeks we hope to receive already a decision from the Court of Appeals of Timor-Leste," he continued.
"Ang timeline po natin diyan ay within the next few weeks we hope to receive already a decision from the Court of Appeals of Timor-Leste," he continued.
The former congressman is facing multiple counts of murder, frustrated murder and attempted murder over death of former Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo and nine others.
The former congressman is facing multiple counts of murder, frustrated murder and attempted murder over death of former Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo and nine others.
Acting on an International Police red notice, Teves was arrested in March by the Timorese police and is in pre-trial detention at the Becora Prison.
Acting on an International Police red notice, Teves was arrested in March by the Timorese police and is in pre-trial detention at the Becora Prison.
The DOJ's request for immediate extradition came after reports that Teves allegedly offered a bribe to a member of the Criminal Investigation Police amounting to $2,000 or over P114,000 in exchange for "security" inside and outside the Becora Prison.
The DOJ's request for immediate extradition came after reports that Teves allegedly offered a bribe to a member of the Criminal Investigation Police amounting to $2,000 or over P114,000 in exchange for "security" inside and outside the Becora Prison.
Clavano said the Philippine government has to respect all processes of the Timor-Leste government.
Clavano said the Philippine government has to respect all processes of the Timor-Leste government.
“Binanggit natin, inattach lahat ng resolution, ng decision na relevant dito sa kaso na ito para ma-prove ho natin na yung mga basehan ng Interpol red notice ay totoo,” Clavano said.
“Binanggit natin, inattach lahat ng resolution, ng decision na relevant dito sa kaso na ito para ma-prove ho natin na yung mga basehan ng Interpol red notice ay totoo,” Clavano said.
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