The Daily Tribune
Overstaying Chinese national intercepted at NAIA
Immigration officers at NAIA Terminal 1 apprehended a 31-year-old Chinese national, Zhang Chao, who was attempting to depart for Kuala Lumpur on February 25.
Zhang was found to have overstayed his visa by two months, since December 2024.
Authorities suspect an immigration officer facilitated Zhang's attempt to leave the country illegally, as his passport was marked cleared despite his visa issues.
An investigation has been launched against the suspected immigration officer, with potential charges recommended to the Department of Justice.
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado emphasized the implementation of a 'one-strike policy' against errant immigration personnel.
Zhang has been turned over to the BI's legal division for deportation proceedings and will be detained at the BI Warden Facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City pending deportation.
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