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Arnie Teves

Arnie Teves, formally known as Arnolfo "Arnie" Alipala Teves Jr., is a Filipino politician. He served as a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 3rd legislative district of Negros Oriental.

He gained significant attention and became a subject of controversy due to his alleged involvement in the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo in March 2023. As a result of these allegations, he was expelled from the House of Representatives in August 2023.

• Position: Former member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (representing the 3rd district of Negros Oriental).
• Political Career: Details of his political career prior to the Degamo assassination case are less widely publicized. He successfully ran for and held his congressional seat.
• Controversy: He is the primary suspect in the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Roel%20Degamo">Roel Degamo</a>. He has denied any involvement.
• Expulsion: Following the accusations and an ethics investigation, he was expelled from the House of Representatives.
• Current Status: Teves reportedly left the Philippines before the investigation into Degamo's death intensified. His whereabouts were initially unknown, leading to appeals for him to return to the country and face the accusations. He was eventually arrested in Timor-Leste in March 2024 while playing golf and is currently facing extradition back to the Philippines.
• Legal Issues: He faces multiple criminal charges related to the Degamo assassination and other alleged offenses, including murder and illegal possession of firearms.