NBI files charges against Chinese national for misusing Filipino identity

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges against a Chinese national arrested at Manila Airport on July 13 for falsely claiming to be Filipino.

Initially identified as Cassia Palma Poliquit, Wang Xiujin was later confirmed by NBI Dactyloscopy Division based on fingerprint comparisons with her previous records and Philippine documents.

Using the name Cassia Palma Poliquit, Wang secured a Philippine passport and established several companies despite having only a Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV).

Biometric verification of fingerprints from her NBI clearance forms revealed that when applying for an NBI clearance in 2021, Wang Xiujin used her real Chinese name.

The Bureau of Immigration has filed complaints against Wang for misrepresentation as a Filipino and violating stay conditions, while the NBI filed a case under the Philippine Passport Act of 1996 with the Prosecutor's Office of Taguig City.

Wang faces charges including misrepresentation as a Filipino, violation of limitations and conditions of stay, undesirability, violation of Republic Act 8239 (Philippine Passport Act of 1996), and Article 172 in relation to Article 171 (paragraph 4) and Article 178 of the Revised Penal Code.