The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has revealed that Zhang Jie, the Singaporean “big boss” of Lucky South 99 in Porac, Pampanga, played a crucial role in helping Alice Guo, the dismissed mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, hide in Batam, Indonesia.
In a press briefing held at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that they believe Alice Guo, along with her sister Sheila Guo, Cassandra Ong, and other accused individuals, utilized the “Philippine backdoor” to escape the country.
This disclosure follows the arrest of Sheila Guo in Indonesia.
Upon her apprehension, authorities discovered that she was in possession of two passports—one Philippine passport and another Chinese passport under the name Zhang Mier.
NBI Director Jaime Santiago confirmed that Sheila’s fingerprints matched those of the said Chinese national.
As a result, Sheila Guo now faces a deportation case on the grounds of undesirability and misrepresentation.
Meanwhile, the Department of Justice has decided to temporarily hold off on canceling Alice Guo’s passport to avoid potential legal complications.
According to DOJ Secretary Boying Remulla, canceling Alice Guo’s passport could make it more challenging to trace and bring her back to the Philippines.
Lucky South 99 is a company based in Porac, Pampanga, with operations involving a range of business ventures.
It came under scrutiny after it was revealed that its Singaporean owner, Zhang Jie, had assisted former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo in evading authorities.
The company’s involvement in the controversy has raised questions about its activities and connections, especially in light of the ongoing investigations into the Guo family’s alleged criminal activities.
The case has highlighted issues of corruption, illegal activities, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in apprehending high-profile fugitives.