MANILA, Philippines — The No. 1 most wanted fugitive in Quezon City was caught on Monday afternoon.
Nelson Piaje, 48, was arrested at his residence in Barangay Tatalon at around 2:30 p.m., according to Quezon City Police District director Brig. Gen. Remus Medina.
Medina said police officers served a warrant of arrest against Piaje for rape issued by Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 91 Judge Kathleen Rosario dela Cruz-Espinosa, who did not grant bail.
Medina did not give details on the case Piaje is facing. The suspect will be presented in court to face trial.