MANILA63win, Philippines — Two foreign fugitives were arrested in Manila for overstaying and their alleged involvement in economic crimes, said the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday.
Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado identified the suspects as Chinese national Su Yan, 47, and Hong Kong national Hui Chi Lam, 55.
According to Viado, the two were arrested in their residence at a condominium in Tondo, Manila upon a mission order issued at the request of the Chinese government.
Article continues after this advertisement“They will be deported for being undesirable aliens and their names will be included in our blacklist, banning them from re-entering the Philippines,” Viado said in a statement.
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The two suspects reportedly amassed profits of more than 59 million yuan, or roughly $8.2 million since 2018.
Article continues after this advertisementFurthermore, Sy said both foreigners violated Philippine immigration laws by overstaying in the country as they did not apply for an extension upon the expiration of their tourist visa.
Article continues after this advertisementThe foreign nationals are currently detained at the BI detention facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City pending deportation proceedings.
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