Immigration sends 36 Chinese in crypto scam back to Nanning, China
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported 36 Chinese online gaming workers who were arrested in an alleged scam hub in Pasay City.
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BI detention facility crammed – Tansingco
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) detention facility in Bicutan, Taguig, is overcrowded by more than 100 percent because of «phony» cases filed against foreign fugitives to prevent their deportation.
DOJ, Immigration to probe airport ‘escort’ services
The Department of Justice on Friday said it has forged a joint initiative with the Bureau of Immigration to investigate and combat corruption within the bureau, particularly focusing on the reported “escort” system at airports.
BI targets immigration officer body cameras by year-end
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 12) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday said it aims to deploy body-worn cameras to its officers by year-end, a move seen to help in investigation on complaints against its personnel.
Ugly head of corruption surfaces anew at Immigration — Remulla
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday exposed another alleged scam in the Bureau of Immigration (BI), describing it as similar to the notorious “pastillas bribery scheme” involving immigration officers offering escort services in airports in exchange for a fee.
Remulla bares resurgence of 'escort' scheme in Immigration
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 11) — Justice Secretary Boying Remulla has revealed that he has been receiving many calls about the return of corruption practices at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) particularly the so called «escort services» scheme.
DOJ seeks law vs. ‘demanda me’
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday urged Congress to enact a law against the so-called “demanda-me” scheme employed by overstaying foreigners to stop their deportation.
Remulla uncovers ‘sue me’ scheme
MANILA, Philippines — Some foreigners are suing themselves to avoid or delay deportation in a bid to continue their illegal activities in the Philippines, a modus operandi called “demanda me,” according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).