Timor-Leste rearrests former lawmaker Arnie Teves Jr., and orders his deportation to the Philippines.
Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/timor-leste-arrest-arnie-teves-may-2025/
Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/timor-leste-arrest-arnie-teves-may-2025/
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00:01Timor-Leste arrests former lawmaker Arne Tevez and orders his deportation to the Philippines.
00:06He is currently under the Southeast Asian country's immigration custody.
00:10On Wednesday, May 28, the Philippine Justice Department said it notes the recent developments
00:15concerning Tevez.
00:16It adds it's ready to arrange Tevez's custody transfer by the quote, most expeditious means.
00:22The DOJ did not confirm or give further details about the supposed arrest.
00:26Tevez is accused as the mastermind in the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel DeGamo.
00:32DeGamo's widow, incoming Congresswoman Janice DeGamo, said Tevez's re-arrest was a significant
00:37step in their quest for justice.
00:39She noted that nine other people were killed besides her husband.
00:43Tevez was first arrested in Timor-Leste in March 2024, but was released when he won his
00:47appeal against extradition.