Fugitive ex-congressman Teves now under house arrest in Timor Leste

Expelled lawmaker Arnoldo Teves (in white shirt) with his counsel, lawyer Ferdinand Topacio (left) after he was “released” from preventive detention in Becora Prison in Dili, Timor Leste and rearrested. — Courtesy of Atty. Ferdinand Topacio

MANILA: Former Congressman Arnolfo Teves is currently under house arrest in Timor Leste, both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and his lawyer confirmed on Thursday (June 13).

“We learned from Timor Leste Prosecutor General that former Congressman Teves is now under house arrest. As regardless of whether he is in custody, rearrested or house arrest, he is under the control of the police authorities,” Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez told reporters.