Police have taken a foreign national into custody after reports surfaced on social media about a woman wanted in the Philippines for murder.

The Bermuda Police Service said a 27-year-old female is in custody and the matter is being progressed in close liaison with its overseas law enforcement and international policing partners.

The police said since the matter remains an active and sensitive one involving international processes, it would be inappropriate to comment further.

As such, only limited information was released while the necessary enquiries and legal processes were being undertaken.

“The BPS wishes to reassure the community that this matter is being actively managed and that appropriate steps are being taken in accordance with local legislation and our international obligations,” the police said.

Acting Deputy Commissioner Antoine Daniels said: “The Bermuda Police Service understands the level of public interest surrounding this matter.

“I wish to assure the community that we are working closely with our international law enforcement partners and the appropriate authorities to progress the necessary processes.

“However, given the sensitive nature of the matter, it would be inappropriate to release further details at this stage.”

It came after reports surfaced on social media over the weekend in which Maria Theresa Requerme, who is wanted in the Philippines for the June 2025 murder of a public official in the Quezon City district, was said to be in Bermuda.

Maurico Pulhin was shot on the evening of June 15 as he attended a birthday party for his daughter, according to reports in the Filipino media.

The woman was named by Quezon City Police District along with Alexis Jesus Cuchapin Jr as the persons behind the crime.

Wanted bulletins were also issued for Judy De Vera Rivera and Ignicris Pios. The latter was subsequently arrested by the police.

In October, Acting District Director of the Quezon City Police District Randy Silvio said significant progress was made in the investigation into Mr Pulhin’s death.

The QCPD said through relentless follow-up operations and casework, its operatives arrested the middleman and a driver who were involved in the crime.

Mr Daniels urged residents to exercise restraint and responsibility when discussing the matter, particularly on social media.

He said: “Bermuda is a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community and it is important that the actions or allegations concerning any one individual are not used to unfairly judge or stigmatise an entire nationality, ethnic group or community.

“Respect, fairness and dignity must remain at the forefront of our discourse.”

The BPS encourages residents to rely on verified information from official sources and to avoid speculation that may cause unnecessary concern or prejudice ongoing proceedings.

Anyone with information relevant to the issue was urged to contact the police through the usual reporting channels.

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