Alice Guo, the former mayor of Tarlac City, Philippines, has applied for a temporary leave through her lawyer during her detention, planning to personally go to the Tarlac Prosecutor's Office to file fraud charges against her former business partner and the POGO park developer. Alice Guo claims she was framed by her partner, who not only embezzled funds but also shifted the responsibility of illegal POGO activities onto her. She is currently detained on charges of aggravated human trafficking, related to the POGO center development project in Banban Town. This has attracted public attention, with supporters seeing it as her self-defense counterattack, while others worry that this move could complicate the POGO-related cases further.
Details of the Incident and Charges
Alice Guo, currently detained on charges of aggravated human trafficking related to the development of the POGO park in Banban Town, has applied through her lawyer for a temporary leave to personally go to the Tarlac Prosecutor's Office to sue her former business partner and the POGO developer Bowfu Land for fraud. Alice Guo claims her former partner embezzled funds and shifted the blame for illegal POGO activities onto her, making her a scapegoat. She promises to voluntarily return to prison after completing the lawsuit process.
Case Background and Controversial Points
Alice Guo states that she had already resigned from the related company and no longer held shares before running for mayor in 2022. The involved company, Bowfu Land, is the main developer of the POGO center in Banban Town. The lawsuit will focus on the flow of funds, assignment of responsibility, and Alice Guo's actual involvement in the project. The case reflects the compliance disputes and business conflicts existing in the Philippine POGO industry.
Public Reaction and Impact of the Case
The case has garnered widespread attention in the Philippines. Supporters believe Alice Guo's actions are a necessary counterattack to protect her rights; critics worry that this move could further complicate the already complex POGO cases. The development of the case could have a profound impact on the regulation of the Philippine POGO industry and political-business relations. The progress of the judicial process is eagerly anticipated by all parties.
