150 Vietnamese barred from Philippines in March – BI
MANILA, Philippines — At least 150 Vietnamese have been excluded from the Philippines for allegedly working in illegal online gaming hubs, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported yesterday.
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American wanted for fraud falls
MANILA, Philippines — An American fugitive wanted for fraud was arrested in Cebu on April 3 while attempting to apply for a permanent resident visa, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported yesterday.
‘Chinese mafia’ using retiree visas – Senator
MANILA, Philippines — Alleged members of a “Chinese mafia” passing themselves off as retirees could compromise national security, a senator warned yesterday.
Chinese nationals arrested for obtaining gov't IDs illegally — BI
MANILA, Philippines — Four Chinese nationals suspected of obtaining government IDs through fraudulent means were apprehended in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan last month, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said.
Suspected Chinese mafia boss arrested
A SUSPECTED Chinese mafia leader and three of his men who are believed to be behind the proliferation of illegally acquired government-issued identification cards and documents were arrested by intelligence agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Palawan.
BI detects ‘bitbit,’ a new human trafficking scheme
MANILA, Philippines — Immigration officials issued a warning about the “bitbit” human trafficking scheme, wherein Filipino women are persuaded to work in the flesh trade abroad.
Filipina rescued from mail-order bride syndicate
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) rescued a suspected victim of a mail-order bride syndicate, targeting Filipinas sent to China under false pretenses.