NBI arrests 12 Chinese, 5 Filipinos for scamming, bribery

Updated Tue, January 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM Published Tue, January 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Twelve Chinese nationals and five Filipinos were apprehended by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for alleged scamming activities and attempted bribery.

The initial operation on January 8, 2025, in Tambo, Parañaque City, targeted foreign nationals for alleged violations of the Philippine Immigration Act.

Recovered evidence included romance scams, social engineering schemes, cryptocurrency scams, and fake investment schemes.

During the operation, a Filipino-Chinese interpreter claimed two of the Chinese men, identified as Wang Qin Xiang and Qixin Wang, offered a total of P3.6 million bribe for their release.

NBI agents feigned agreement to the bribe, leading to the arrest of four other Filipino men on January 10, 2025, who were bringing the bribe money.

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NBI nets 12 Chinese, 5 Filipinos for alleged scamming, bribery

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NBI: 12 Chinese scammers, 5 Pinoys who offered bribe for their release nabbed

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12 Chinese, 5 Filipinos arrested for 'scam operation, attempted bribery'

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