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Teves on house arrest in Timor-Leste as extradition hearings continue
Teves on house arrest in Timor-Leste as extradition hearings continue
Rep. Arnolfo Teves released from preventive detention in Becora Prison in Dili, Timor Leste. Photo courtesy of Atty. Ferdinand Topacio
Rep. Arnolfo Teves released from preventive detention in Becora Prison in Dili, Timor Leste. Photo courtesy of Atty. Ferdinand TopacioMANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed reports that former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves is under house arrest in Timor-Leste.
MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed reports that former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves is under house arrest in Timor-Leste.
“We learned from Timor Leste Prosecutor General that former Cong. Teves is now on house arrest,” DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez said.
“We learned from Timor Leste Prosecutor General that former Cong. Teves is now on house arrest,” DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez said.
The DOJ said extradition proceedings were ongoing.
The DOJ said extradition proceedings were ongoing.
“Regardless of whether he is in custody, rearrested or on house arrest, he is under the control of the police authorities. Simply put, he is deprived of liberty,” Vasquez said.
“Regardless of whether he is in custody, rearrested or on house arrest, he is under the control of the police authorities. Simply put, he is deprived of liberty,” Vasquez said.
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Local websites in Timor-Leste reported about the house arrest issue, which was also confirmed by Teves’ lawyer.
Local websites in Timor-Leste reported about the house arrest issue, which was also confirmed by Teves’ lawyer.
“After having determined that he is not a flight risk and that he has not violated any laws, he was placed under guard in his residence simply to ensure his attendance in the hearings,” Ferdinand Topacio said.
“After having determined that he is not a flight risk and that he has not violated any laws, he was placed under guard in his residence simply to ensure his attendance in the hearings,” Ferdinand Topacio said.
The DOJ said Teves would be under “24-hour security, with only family members permitted to visit him.”
The DOJ said Teves would be under “24-hour security, with only family members permitted to visit him.”
“The government will maintain close oversight of the situation to ensure that all procedures are both valid and appropriate,” the agency added.
“The government will maintain close oversight of the situation to ensure that all procedures are both valid and appropriate,” the agency added.
The House of Representatives expelled Teves from the chamber in August 2023 over his continued absence from his duties, amid allegations of masterminding the assassination of Negros Oriental Gov Roel Degamo and 5 others in March 2023.
The House of Representatives expelled Teves from the chamber in August 2023 over his continued absence from his duties, amid allegations of masterminding the assassination of Negros Oriental Gov Roel Degamo and 5 others in March 2023.
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