“Shocking Twist: Woman on Death Row Returns Home After 14 Years—Her Redemption Story Will Leave You Speechless!”
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino worker, was sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking in 2010
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“Mary Jane’s story resonates with many: a mother trapped by the grip of poverty, who made one desperate choice that altered the course of her life.
“While she was held accountable under Indonesian law, she remains a victim of her circumstances.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto and the Indonesian government for their goodwill.
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“This outcome is a reflection of the depth of our nation’s partnership with Indonesia—united in a shared commitment to justice and compassion.
“Thank you, Indonesia. We look forward to welcoming Mary Jane home.”
A day before this announcement, the Filipino Department of Foreign Affairs, confirmed ongoing discussions between the governments of the Philippines and Indonesia regarding the possible transfer of Mary Jane Veloso to the Philippines to serve her sentence in a local facility, News 5 reported on Tuesday.
She will now return to the Philippines after over a decade of diplomatic efforts
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It remains uncertain whether the 39-year-old Filipino will be transferred to a Philippine prison or released upon her return, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday.
However, according to Reuters, Prabowo’s office said Veloso would serve the rest of her sentence in the Philippines, citing that the reason for the transfer was “diplomacy and reciprocal partnership in law enforcement.”
