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Timor-Leste court ruled in favor of Teves’ extradition
By Nidz Godino
“This is clear afterthought, raised only after proceedings had concluded unfavorably for him. In Philippine law, such move would be barred under principle of estoppel, prevents party from challenging procedural issues if they actively participated in the process and failed to raise objections earlier,” Department of Justice (DOJ) clarified extradition of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. to the Philippines is still pending despite recent reports suggesting nullification of extradition order.
In statement, DOJ said Teves’ legal team is challenging ruling on procedural grounds, specifically questioning number of judges involved in the decision.
Justice department noted that Teves and his counsel were given opportunity to participate fully in proceedings, present their case and were provided due process. Their objections only emerged after unfavorable outcome was reached.
“Legal merits are clear, and we expect Mr. Teves will face justice in the Philippines soon, given strong evidence against him in connection with multiple serious charges, including murder of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo,” it added.
Clarification followed reports from Teves’ lawyer, Ferdinand Topacio, who claimed Timor-Leste court had nullified extradition order, citing “violation of principle of full assistance of judges.”
In June, Timor-Leste’s appellate court had granted Philippine government’s request to extradite Teves, who was arrested in Dili in March following Interpol red notice.
Upon his return, Teves will face charges lodged against him in Philippine courts for the first time.
He is facing several criminal cases, including one related to killing of former Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo in March 2023.
In August 2023, Anti-Terrorism Council also designated Teves terrorist, accusing him of leading armed group responsible for orchestrating killings and harassment in Negros Oriental.
Expelled lawmaker is also charged with financing terrorism under Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012, as well as related provisions under Anti-Terrorism Law.
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