The Daily Tribune
Immigration vows intensified crackdown vs alien fugitives
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is intensifying its campaign against alien fugitives hiding in the Philippines under orders from Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado.
Viado has directed the fugitive search unit (FSU) to enhance efforts in locating and arresting foreigners illegally staying in the country.
The BI is pursuing data sharing agreements with international law enforcement agencies to expedite the receipt of information on fugitive records.
This intensified crackdown follows the recent deportation of two high-profile fugitives: Japanese national Sasaki Yohei, involved in a telecom fraud syndicate, and Australian Rodrigo Elices, a suspected member of the 'Hells Angels' gang.
Elices was intercepted at NAIA on November 28 and is wanted by Australian authorities for involvement in a crime ring producing and selling illegal drugs and firearms in Sydney; he also has a criminal record in Thailand.
Viado warned that fugitives have no place in the Philippines and should not attempt to enter or stay in the country.
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