DAVAO CITY --- Personnel from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested on July 6, a suspected American pedophile wanted by the US authorities for alleged sexual exploitation of a Filipino minor. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the suspect as Michael Kent Clapper, 69, who arrived in the country on May 26, 2019, as a tourist, Clapper was arrested in … [Read more...] about Immigration arrests American pedophile in Pampanga
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Immigration arrests 423 international criminal in 2019
DAVAO CITY --- The bureau of Immigration has arrested 423 international criminals in 2019 who hid in the Philippines to avoid prosecution of their crimes back home. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said many of the 423 alien fugitives arrested were already deported to their countries of origin and are now serving their sentences behind bars. The number reflects … [Read more...] about Immigration arrests 423 international criminal in 2019
BI to deport 2 Chinese nationals wanted for economic crimes
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of two Chinese fugitives wanted by authorities in their country for involvement in economic crimes. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified one of the aliens as 56-year-old Chen Yanhua, who was arrested last Sunday at a five-star hotel in Parañaque City by operatives from the bureau’s fugitive search unit (FSU). Morente … [Read more...] about BI to deport 2 Chinese nationals wanted for economic crimes
Rape suspect in Alaska arrested in Pampanga
DAVAO CITY (April 15)--- A suspected rapist in Alaska was arrested by the personnel of the Bureau of Immigration in Angeles City, Pampanga recently. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the American as 57-year-old Carmen Daniel Perzechino Jr. who was arrested April 4 by members of the BI Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) at his apartment in Angeles City. Morente … [Read more...] about Rape suspect in Alaska arrested in Pampanga
Morente orders probe on airport Immigration personnel allegedly involved in human trafficking
DAVAO CITY (April 14) --- The investigation is ongoing on the reported involvement of some Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel in cahoots with human traffickers. Commissioner Jaime Morente announced that an impartial probe is underway for serious allegations against certain airport personnel. In a statement, Morente said that he will be looking into reports of … [Read more...] about Morente orders probe on airport Immigration personnel allegedly involved in human trafficking