The Department of Justice has requested a blue notice from Interpol for fugitive Alice Guo who now faces 87 counts of money laundering charges before the Department of Justice.
Justice Undersecretary Hermogenes Andres said the request for a blue notice would oblige member countries to report Guo’s presence.
He added that a “red notice” would subsequently be sought against Guo once the charges are filed in court.
Reports from Indonesian Immigration said that the former mayor is still in Indonesia and was seen walking in various establishments in Jakarta through CCTV.
Meanwhile, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and the PAOCC on Friday filed with the DOJ the money laundering charges involving Ph87 billion in assets discovered in the POGO hubs in Bamban, Tarlac and Porac, Pampanga.
Among those charged with Guo for violation of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001 were Cassandra Ong and Alice’s supposed sibling, Shiela, as well as officials of QSeed Genetics, Zun Yuan Technology Inc., Hongshen Gaming Technology Inc., QJJ Farms, and Baofu Land Development Inc.
“The respondents, through their individual or collective conspiratorial acts, evidently transacted the money or money instruments representing the proceeds of the unlawful activities involving human trafficking, securities regulation violation, and estafa/swindling,” the complaint said.
In a statement, AMLC Executive Director Matthew David said the filing is part of the council’s pursuit to “combat financial crimes and safeguard the integrity of the Philippine financial system.”
“The AMLC remains committed in its mission to ensure that the financial system is not exploited to further criminal enterprises,” he said.
Witnesses against Guo included Chinese nationals who claim they were forced to work in exchange for PHP300,000 for their freedom.
Besides Guo, Shiela, and Ong, the other respondents include Guo’s father Jian Zhong Guo, also known as Angelito Guo and Angelito Dela Cruz; her mother Lin Wenyi, also known as Wen Yi Lin and Amelia Leal; and Seimen Guo.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “Money laundering raps filed vs. Guo, 35 others.”
