BUREAU of Immigration (BI) operatives arrested three foreign nationals on Valentine’s Day following a report from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) linking them to illegal online gambling.
The operation is part of President Ferdinand ‘Bong Bong’ Marcos’ administration’s intensified efforts to crack down on foreign nationals engaging in unlawful activities in the country.
BI intelligence division chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. reported the arrest of three Chinese nationals in Brgy. Milagrosa in Calamba, Laguna after receiving a report from PAOCC that the trio are conducting online gambling and are engaging in prostitution in their building.
Upon verification, two of the suspects were found to be in the country on a tourist visa but failed to present valid documentation, while the third was holding a working visa for a company based in Makati.
“The BI remains committed to strengthening border security and going after foreign nationals who abuse their stay in the country,” said Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado. “This operation is a testament to our dedication to upholding immigration laws and supporting the government’s crackdown on organized crime.”
The operation was carried out in coordination with the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG).
All three suspects will remain in PAOCC’s facility in Pasay City while undergoing deportation proceedings.
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