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Alice Guo, the former mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, was recently involved in a major legal case related to money laundering. She, along with several other individuals, faces charges that could result in over 1,000 years of imprisonment if convicted. The charges stem from an investigation into an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub, with 87 counts of money laundering involving around ₱7 billion. The case is currently being reviewed by the Department of Justice.
Guo was arrested in Indonesia and is set to be extradited to the Philippines to face the charges. Her case has drawn significant attention due to the scope of the alleged illegal activities and her fugitive status prior to her arrest.
The investigation is ongoing, with further hearings expected to clarify the extent of her involvement and the final penalties if convicted(
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Alice Guo, a former mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, was recently extradited to the Philippines after being arrested in Indonesia. She had been on the run following allegations of involvement in money laundering and human trafficking. Upon her return on September 5, 2024, she was turned over to Philippine authorities, including Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos and Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Marbil. Guo is expected to face charges in connection with these accusations
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