THE Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) Fugitive Search Unit (FSU), in coordination with the Naval Forces Central of the Philippine Navy, arrested an Italian national in Mandurriao, Iloilo City on Monday, September 30.
The foreigner was identified as Antonino Consoli, 40, who was apprehended at a restaurant he operates along Megaworld Boulevard.
The arrest stemmed from a intelligence information received by the FSU, which included allegations that Consoli has engaged in physical abuse of a Filipina, as well as operating a business without the required permits.
Upon verification, BI records showed that Consoli last arrived in the Philippines in January 2023 as a temporary visitor. He was later granted a probationary immigrant visa under Section 13(a) of the Philippine Immigration Act, but this expired in August 2024 with no record of renewal. His passport also expired on 21 September 2025, making him both an overstaying and an undocumented alien.
FSU Chief Rendel Ryan Sy emphasized the importance of the operation, saying: “The Bureau takes complaints seriously and will act against foreign nationals who violate our laws,” said Sy. “Foreigners who abuse our hospitality and disregard immigration rules will face the consequences.”
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado commended the FSU team, saying that their continued monitoring of foreign fugitives ensures the protection of the country against external threats.
Consoli will be transferred to Manila for booking and documentation procedures before being turned over to the BI Warden Facility
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