NBI, BI arrest Korean fraud suspect Kim Yooshik

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) have arrested Kim Yooshik, wanted in South Korea for fraud amounting to over 10 million Korean won.

According to NBI Director Jaime Santiago, the operation was initiated after receiving communication from Consul Yun Wonchang of the South Korean Embassy dated April 17, 2023, and a blue notice from Interpol issued against Kim.

Kim was apprehended in Malate, Manila on Tuesday with assistance from BI's Fugitive Search Unit following an investigation based on information provided by an informant.

BI Deputy Spokesperson Melvin Mabulac noted that the individual entered the country in July 2019 as an overstaying alien without attempting to extend his immigration status and has multiple cases pending, which could result in a filing of undesirability and potential deportation.

The fugitive faces charges including estafa, falsification of public documents, malicious mischief, grave threat, damage to property, and human trafficking in Philippine courts.