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Timor-Leste’s ASEAN bid at risk over Teves extradition refusal

by LAWIN.news March 25, 2025
written by LAWIN.news March 25, 2025
CONG. TEVES PRESS CONFERENCE / JANUARY 12, 2023 Negros Oriental 3rd District Congressman Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves with Atty. Ferdie Topacio delivers a statement during a news briefing in Pasig City on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Teves appealed to police authorities to spare his family after receiving information of alleged plan to raid his house in connection to e-sabong. Teves also reiterated that according to his credible informant DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos is behind the raid order. During the press conference Teves repeatedly denied his involvement in the e-sabong. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE
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MANILA, Philippines — Timor-Leste’s ambition to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has encountered a setback following its refusal to extradite Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., a former Philippine lawmaker wanted in Manila on multiple murder and attempted murder charges.

The Philippine Department of Justice had formally requested Teves’ extradition, but the judiciary in Timor-Leste decided not to comply, raising concerns about the country’s efforts to gain ASEAN membership.

Teves is accused of serious crimes, including murder and frustrated murder, which have drawn significant attention in the Philippines.

Philippine Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla commented on the situation, suggesting that the refusal could complicate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership bid.

ASEAN, which comprises ten Southeast Asian nations, requires the approval of all member states for new applicants.

Timor-Leste has been seeking to join ASEAN to enhance its regional standing and strengthen political and economic ties with its neighbors.

Teves remains in Timor-Leste, where he has sought to challenge the charges against him. His presence in the country continues to be a source of contention, as the Philippines continues to pursue his extradition.

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