8 Alice Guo co-accused transferred to Pasig jail —BJMP

Eight co-accused of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo have been transferred to Pasig City Jail from Tarlac Provincial Jail, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said on Friday.

BJMP spokesperson Jail Superintendent Jayrex Bustinera on Friday said the following persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) were received in the Pasig City Jail Male Dormitory on Thursday:

• Walter Wong Long
• Shicong Zhang or "Olaf"
• Huang Yue Hai
• Ma The Pong
• Wang Weili
• Wuli Dong or "Yousuf"
• Nong Ding Chang or "Todd"
• Lang Xu Po or "Ah Xun"

Bustinera said they were received following the BJMP standard protocols on the commitment of PDLs.

“All PDLs have charges of Qualified Trafficking under Pasig RTC 166. Walter Wong Long has another case with Pasig RTC 167 with the other co-accused of Alice Guo,” Bustinera added.

On September 23, Guo was also transferred to Pasig City Jail Female Dormitory from the PNP Custodial Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City.

Guo is facing charges for graft, qualified human trafficking, money laundering, tax evasion, falsification, obstruction of justice, and perjury.

READ: LIST: Complaints, petitions vs. Alice Guo

The accused individuals were arrested following an investigation into the alleged illegal activities of some Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) firms.  —KBK, GMA Integrated News