A former mayor from the Philippines, Alice Guo, is under investigation for her connections to Chinese crime syndicates and may have been in Singapore since 21/07/2024. Guo, who represented Bamban in Tarlac, left the Philippines while facing a Senate hearing.

Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros revealed Guo’s escape during a hearing on 19/08/2024. Guo reportedly traveled to Singapore to meet her parents, who arrived from China on 28/07/2024.

Guo first landed in Kuala Lumpur on 18/07/2024 before flying to Singapore on 21/07/2024 via Jetstar Asia. The former mayor then left for Batam, Indonesia, on 18/08/2024.

Guo has been charged with several criminal offenses, including ties to an online casino suspected of facilitating scams. She has been implicated with two Chinese nationals convicted in Singapore for money laundering.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr stated that the government will investigate those responsible for Guo’s escape, highlighting the corruption in the Philippine justice system.