The Bureau of Immigration recently arrested four foreigners in separate operations in Rizal, Quezon City, and Mandaluyong City for violating the country’s immigration laws.
The BI Intelligence Division said the arrests were carried out on September 7.
The first operation was conducted in Cainta, Rizal, which led to the apprehension of Indian nationals Lamber Singh, 43, and Ranjodh Singh, 27.
Lamber allegedly fraudulently acquired a resident visa, while Ranjodh failed to present valid immigration documents and was deemed an undocumented alien. Both were reportedly engaged in “5-6” lending activities.
In a separate operation at Fairmont Park Subdivision in Quezon City, BI personnel arrested Kulwinder Singh Gill, 36, an Indian national.
His visa had been cancelled, rendering him an undocumented alien. He was also reportedly engaged in “5-6” lending activities.
In another operation, BI operatives arrested Saeid Bahadoran Baghbaderani, 33, an Iranian national, in Sto. Cristo, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City/
Baghbaderani was apprehended while allegedly engaging in gainful business without the appropriate visa. He was also cited for alleged fraud and misrepresentation in his previous work visa, undesirability, and failure to notify the BI of his change of residence.
They were all brought to the BI Warden’s Facility and will remain in custody pending deportation proceedings.
“Foreign nationals are welcome to stay and do legitimate business in the Philippines, but they must respect and comply with our immigration laws. Those who violate our laws will be held accountable and dealt with accordingly,” BI commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said.