4 Chinese nationals arrested in Cotabato for fraud, smuggling

Four Chinese nationals were arrested in Barangay Nueva Vida, M'lang, Cotabato, for alleged fraud and smuggling activities.

The suspects, identified as Liu Dezhen, Tang Zhongyi, Tianpei Wu, and Wang Lian Xu, were apprehended at a chemical products manufacturing company.

Authorities discovered that the arrested individuals were either working without valid visas or had misrepresented their visa status.

Major Gen. Donald M. Gumiran, commander of the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division and the Joint Task Force Central (JTFC), stated that the military helped secure the operation site and ensured the Bureau of Immigration's mandate was executed without disruption.

Gumiran assured the military's cooperation in the apprehension of individuals violating the law.

The suspects are currently under the custody of authorities for further investigation and legal proceedings.

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