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BI: 3 S. Korean fugitives awaiting deportation
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested three South Korean fugitives wanted in their home country for various alleged crimes.
Identified as Kim Hyungju, Oh Suhong, and Kim Hyojoong, their passports have been revoked by the Korean government.
Kim Hyungju, 45, was arrested for allegedly being part of a voice phishing syndicate that defrauded victims of over $74,000.
Oh Suhong, 46, is facing charges for operating an illegal gambling site on the internet.
Kim Hyojoong, 44, is also facing charges, although the specific nature of his alleged crimes has not been detailed in the new article.
The BI has blacklisted the three individuals, banning them permanently from re-entering the Philippines.
They are currently detained at the BI facility in Taguig City and await deportation orders from the BI Board of Commissioners.
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