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BI arrests Japanese suspect linked with ‘Luffy’ gang
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a Japanese woman, Natsuki Kimura, suspected of being a member of the 'Luffy' gang, which is involved in theft and fraud in Japan.
Kimura was apprehended in Makati City by the BI's fugitive search unit (FSU) based on a deportation order issued in March 2023.
The Japanese government had alerted the BI about the presence of 'Luffy' gang members in the Philippines, leading to several arrests.
She is wanted in Japan for theft, allegedly impersonating a police officer to steal ATM cards, and also worked as a telephone operator for international scams.
Kimura is currently detained at the BI warden facility and will be deported, blacklisted, and banned from re-entering the Philippines.
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