Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 13) — Former Negros Oriental Congressman Arnie Teves is facing a new complaint before the Department of Justice for allegedly financing terrorism and providing material support to terrorists.
This is according to a copy of the subpoena sent to Teves signed last Nov. 14 but was only forwarded to the media on Wednesday.
The former lawmaker was directed to attend the preliminary investigation happening today and on Dec. 19.
He was also directed to file a counter-affidavit during the preliminary investigation.
Teves has been designated as a terrorist and leader of an alleged armed group in August.
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The ex-solon was also tagged as the mastermind in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, with a Manila court already issuing an arrest warrant against the former.
Last month, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said they were working to get the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to issue a “red notice” against Teves.
Flying out of the country in late February, Teves has yet to return to face charges lodged against him.
