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4 Indians, 1 Malaysian arrested in Tawi-Tawi for violating immigration law
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of four blacklisted Indian nationals and one Malaysian national in Tawi-Tawi for illegal entry.
The foreigners, identified as Lakhwinder Singh Brar (30), Parwinder Singh (21), Sukhraj Singh Dubb (32), Jagjit Chohan (36), and Bryan Joel Ng (25), were apprehended on June 28.
During initial interviews, the Indian nationals were found without immigration stamps, and the Malaysian national could not present his passport.
The BI confirmed that the four Indian nationals were previously blacklisted and were attempting to enter the country illegally to bypass immigration inspections.
The Malaysian national is suspected of involvement in trafficking activities.
The BI has recommended that the five foreigners be charged with illegal entry in violation of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940.
Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco emphasized the importance of inter-agency coordination, particularly between the BI and the Philippine Coast Guard, in safeguarding the country's borders against illegal entrants.
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