BI bars entry to 4 Vietnamese nationals suspected of illegal work, deports 2 Korean fraud suspects

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) barred entry to four Vietnamese nationals suspected of entering the Philippines as tourists but seeking illegal employment.

Upon arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport via a Philippine Airlines flight from Hanoi on Monday, the Vietnamese passengers were intercepted and placed under the country's immigration blacklist after inconsistent statements during inspection.

The individuals included Truong Quang Than (28), Bui Van Chi (36), Ngo Dan Tuong (22), and Nguyen Hoang Minh Huy (19). One of them admitted working in a catering business previously without proper visa documentation.

Meanwhile, two Korean fugitives wanted for electronic financial fraud in South Korea were deported to Incheon on August 21 via a Korean Air flight.

BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco stated that the Philippines is a no-go zone for those who use tourism as cover for illegal activities and will deny entry to such individuals.

The Koreans, Kwon Hyuckkeun and You Hyun Tea, were already ordered deported in 2021 for being undesirable aliens and fugitives from justice, with red notices issued by Interpol.