The registered address of Alice Leal Guo's family, with a red mark for her sister Sheila Leal Guo.
Today (August 22), Dan Fernandez, the chairman of the House committee on public order and safety and congressman of Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines, revealed in this morning's hearing of the four committees of the House that Alice Leal Guo (POGO Mayor)’s accomplice Katherine Cassandra Li Ong and her sister Sheila Leal Guo are currently detained by the Indonesian Immigration Bureau.
"Considering the information we received and the fact that Katherine Cassandra Li Ong has been detained by the Indonesian Immigration Bureau. In fact, Rommel Francisco Marbil, the military attaché and police director of the Philippine Embassy in Indonesia, is coordinating with the Indonesian authorities to extradite them back to the Philippines," Fernandez said.
The situation when Katherine Cassandra Li Ong and Sheila Leal Guo were arrested by the Indonesian Immigration Bureau
Katherine Cassandra Li Ong, also known as Cassy Ong or Cassy Li, was previously reported to be in a romantic relationship with Wesley Leal Guo, Alice's brother; she is also a shareholder and board secretary of the notorious online gambling operator Lucky South 99 Outsourcing Inc. in Porac, Pampanga, and a founder of Whirlwind Corporation, which owns the premises of the Thai Royal Court in the same district.
Jesus “Boying” Crispin Remulla, the Justice Secretary of the Philippines, also later confirmed that Katherine Cassandra Li Ong and Alice Leal Guo's sister Sheila are now detained by the Indonesian authorities.
Katherine Cassandra Li Ong and Sheila Leal Guo being detained at the Indonesian Immigration Bureau
Benhur Abalos, the Interior Secretary of the Philippines, also stated that he received a report from police director Marbil, claiming that two accomplices of Alice Leal Guo were detained by the Indonesian authorities.
Remulla told reporters in a surprise interview: "Yes, indeed. Katherine Cassandra Li Ong is proof of the connection between illegal online gambling in Banban town and Porac."
The Senate previously issued arrest warrants for Alice Leal Guo and her family, employees, and related persons, totaling 8 people, after they refused to attend the hearing following the subpoena.
Arrest warrant issued by the Philippine Senate against Alice Leal Guo and her family
As for Cassandra Li Ong, it was previously disclosed by the Philippine authorities that her Philippine identity was also forged, meaning she is likely a pure Chinese. Given her connections with Lucky South 99 and Whirlwind Corporation, the Philippine authorities believe they have also issued an arrest warrant and are currently seeking her. She has also hired former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque as the lawyer for Whirlwind Corporation. In early June, Philippine authorities raided the third district, discovering human trafficking, forced labor, and various online fraud activities. There were even reports that domestic resignation tea ceremonies were related to this.
Three days ago, Norman Tansingco, the director of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration, disclosed that Alice Leal Guo left the Philippines on July 18 and met with her family in Singapore after transferring from Malaysia, and the group is currently fleeing to Indonesia.
Itinerary of Alice Leal Guo since July 18
Our previous analysis suggested that Alice Leal Guo smuggled herself from the Sulu Archipelago to Malaysian Borneo. From the information disclosed by the relevant Philippine government agencies in recent days, this analysis is clearly incorrect. Alice Leal Guo, who grew up in honey water, could not have endured the hardships of smuggling. In fact, Alice Leal Guo left the Philippines openly after the Department of Justice issued an immigration lookout bulletin order against her and 17 others on June 21, with the cover of corrupt officials at the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and airports.
Regarding this, Justice Secretary Remulla said yesterday that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the "smuggling incident" of Mayor Alice Leal Guo, and those involved in assisting Alice Leal Guo's escape should come forward to tell the truth soon, otherwise, they "face severe punishment."
Senator Risa Hontiveros also stated that without the help of government officials, Alice Leal Guo could not have left, "Who allowed such a thing that shames the Philippine nation to happen? Who should be responsible for this?"
Philippine passport of Alice Leal Guo
Hontiveros and others demanded that the Department of Foreign Affairs cancel Alice Leal Guo's passport.
The "Quadrilateral Committee" of the House is currently jointly investigating the connections between illegal online gambling companies, Chinese criminal groups, illegal drug trade, and extrajudicial executions. Katherine Cassandra Li Ong was found in contempt of the House last week for not attending the hearing.
The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission stated yesterday that more lawsuits will be filed against the ousted mayor Alice Leal Guo in the coming weeks.
The agency's spokesperson, Winston John Casio, revealed in an interview that there are already multiple cases against Alice Leal Guo, including tax evasion, human trafficking, and cases brought by inspectors. He pointed out that more charges will be brought in the coming weeks.
In addition, Casio also revealed that the government plans to sue lawyer Elmer Galicia. On August 14, this lawyer Galicia notarized a statement for Alice Leal Guo in San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan, and insisted that Alice Leal Guo personally appeared before him that day. The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission is waiting for more evidence, and once confirmed, Galicia will face criminal charges for perjury.
The lawyer Elmer Galicia, who issued a notarized statement that Alice Leal Guo was still in the Philippines, will at least face the penalty of revoking his lawyer's license
Casio also mentioned that once the Department of Justice makes a decision on Alice Leal Guo's human trafficking case, Interpol is expected to issue a red notice against her. This will provide further legal basis for issuing an international arrest warrant.
Philippine President Marcos also issued a statement yesterday emphasizing that those who assisted Alice Leal Guo in fleeing the country will be held accountable, and the related investigation is currently underway.
Marcos made a statement on social media, saying: "The escape of Alice Leal Guo has exposed corruption issues, undermined our judicial system, and eroded public trust. I want to make it clear: someone must be responsible for this. Those who betray the trust of the people and assist her in fleeing will be exposed, a comprehensive investigation is underway, and the responsible persons will be suspended from their duties and prosecuted according to law."
Lucas Bersamin, the Executive Secretary of the Philippines, also ordered the cancellation of the Philippine passports of Alice Leal Guo and her siblings on August 20. Bersamin noted in the memo that Alice Leal Guo was ordered to be arrested for failing to attend multiple Senate investigations into the activities of illegal offshore gambling operators.
When asked if Marcos has set a deadline for the investigation, Bersamin said: "It can be understood as soon as possible."
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs has synchronized the passport information of Alice Leal Guo and her relatives with the Philippine Transnational Crime Center or the Interpol Central Bureau to synchronize their travel information at the first opportunity.
That is to say, this group of people has been listed on the Interpol red notice list. Since two people have been arrested, the time when Alice Leal Guo and her relatives and friends are all arrested can be said to be just around the corner.
