Former Filipino Congressman Arrested for Alleged Role in Governor's Murder

Arnolfo Teves Jr., accused of orchestrating the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and others, was detained in East Timor and faces deportation to the Philippines.

Arnolfo Teves Jr. was arrested in East Timor while playing golf, following an Interpol red notice for his involvement in the murder of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and eight others.
Teves, who faces murder charges, has denied involvement, claiming he was set up.
The arrest highlights the issue of political violence in the Philippines, exacerbated by private armies and illegal firearms.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla emphasized the international cooperation that led to Teves' arrest, underscoring the commitment to justice.
Teves is also implicated in other killings and violations of the country's gun and explosives law.