The Daily Tribune
Japanese scammer falls
A Japanese fugitive, Eiji Shigematsu, wanted for fraud and theft by Tokyo authorities, has been apprehended in Makati City by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
Shigematsu, 48, was arrested in Bel-Air Village on Friday based on information provided by the Japanese government.
The BI confirmed that Shigematsu has been overstaying in the Philippines since October 18, 2019.
He is accused of participating in voice phishing scams targeting Japanese nationals, where he and his accomplices allegedly impersonated police officers to extort money.
Although not connected to the notorious Luffy gang, authorities noted that Shigematsu's operations were similar in nature but on a smaller scale.
The BI plans to deport Shigematsu and ban him from reentering the Philippines.
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