Chinese hacker arrested in La Union resort

Lin Qiude, a 40-year-old Chinese computer hacker and fugitive, was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration's Fugitive Search Unit on July 20 in a luxury resort in San Fernando, La Union.

He is accused of being a leader in a hacking group operating an online gaming hub previously raided in Porac, Pampanga.

Chinese authorities have identified Lin as a fugitive wanted for fraud and have issued a warrant for his detention.

Authorities suspect he was involved in hacking bank accounts of victims across the US, Middle East, and Europe.

Lin is now detained at the BI custodial facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City, pending deportation proceedings and the filing of cases against him.

The operation was conducted in cooperation with intelligence groups from the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.