“Rep. Arnoldo Teves released from preventive detention,” Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, his legal counsel, said in a message to reporters. According to Topacio, Teves was released pending his extradition trial.Despite this development, he said Teves still cannot leave Timor-Leste."According to the CRA Law Office and Dr. Jose Ximenez, there are still judicial proceedings that Rep. Teves will have to undergo relating to his continued stay in Timor Leste,” Topacio said.
The DOJ also said Teves remains under the custody of Timor Leste police and would continue to stand trial for his anticipated extradition.“The Department is confident that the extradition proceedings will be successful. In addition, the former congressman may also still be deported depending on the direction taken by the Timor Leste government in coordination with the Philippines,” the agency said.
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