Coverage dated September 3, 2024

Indonesia Arrests Fugitive Philippine Mayor Wanted Over Scam Operations

Headline from The Diplomat

Alice Guo is the subject of a Senate investigation into her links to illegal gaming operations, human trafficking, and money laundering.

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NBC News
Fugitive ex-mayor from the Philippines is arrested in Indonesia (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 3, 2024
NBC News's feed description
A fugitive former mayor in the Philippines accused of links to Chinese criminal syndicates has been arrested in Indonesia, Manila’s justice ministry said.
The Guardian
Philippine fugitive mayor Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia, officials say (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 3, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Guo, who is accused of having alleged criminal ties in China, has said she is facing ‘malicious accusations’
Newsweek
Fugitive former mayor arrested (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 3, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
Alice Guo has been nabbed in Indonesia after weeks on the lam. She is being offering in exchange for a drug lord.
The Diplomat
Indonesia Arrests Fugitive Philippine Mayor Wanted Over Scam Operations (opens The Diplomat)
Published Sep 3, 2024
The Diplomat's feed description
Alice Guo is the subject of a Senate investigation into her links to illegal gaming operations, human trafficking, and money laundering.
Time
Alice Guo Arrested in Indonesia: What to Know (opens Time)
Published Sep 3, 2024
Time's feed description
The Philippine ex-mayor had been on the run after being accused of concealing her Chinese nationality and helping establish an illegal gambling and scam outfit.
Voice of America
Manila says Indonesia arrests fugitive ex-mayor from Philippines (opens Voice of America)
Published Sep 3, 2024
Voice of America's feed description
Alice Guo accused of money-laundering and ties to Chinese criminals
Al Jazeera
Fugitive former Philippines mayor Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 3, 2024
Al Jazeera's feed description
Guo fled the country after she failed to attend a Senate hearing investigating her alleged criminal ties.
Deutsche Welle
Philippine fugitive ex-mayor arrested in Indonesia – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Sep 3, 2024
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Former Mayor Alice Guo is accused of money laundering, human trafficking, and having ties to Chinese organized crime. She has denied the allegations, calling them "malicious."