The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has invited for questioning a male suspect in the killing of Angelo Claveria in South Korea. (PNA file photo)
ILOILO CITY - - A male suspect in the killing of Angelo Claveria, an Ilonggo who worked at a factory in South Korea, was invited for questioning by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Angeles City, Pampanga, the victim's sister confirmed Wednesday.
Claveria's skeletal remains were found in a water purifier facility in South Korea April this year.
Mary Mae Claveria said they received an email from Korean authorities informing them of the progress of the case.
The suspect, whose identity was withheld by Korean authorities, was invited by the CIDG for questioning on the same day they got the email last September 17, she said.
She also confirmed the information with the consular office of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Iloilo.
She said DFA told them that the suspect was “not arrested” by the police because the court has yet to issue an arrest warrant.
“He (the suspect) was just invited to give statement to the CIDG,” she said.
The Korean authorities also informed the Claveria family that they will update the victim's family after the questioning.
“They told us that they will go here in the Philippines after 20 days because they are still processing the extradition of the suspect,” she said.
The Claverias suspected that Angelo was killed by his male co-worker, who was attracted to the victim.
His skeletal remains were repatriated after the family sought the assistance of Special Assistant to the President Secretary Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go.
His remains arrived in Cabatuan, Iloilo last May 27 and was laid to rest last June 1 at the town’s Catholic cemetery.
Meanwhile, Mary Mae was glad to learn of the progress of her brother’s case.
“There is really a chance that he will be given justice,” she said. (PNA)
