The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of two men wanted in South Korea for serious crimes.
BI fugitive search unit (FSU) Chief Rendel Ryan Sy reported the arrest of Choi Suang Hwan and Kang Seunghoon in separate operations last April 24 in coordination with the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG).
Choi, 53, was arrested in Brgy. Anunas, Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City pursuant to a mission order issued by BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco.
Sy said Choi has an outstanding warrant of arrest issued by the Seoul Eastern District Court in Korea for fraud reportedly amounting to KW 75.5 million in Violation of Article 347- (1) of the Criminal Act of the Republic of Korea. His passport has already been revoked by the Korean government, making him an undocumented alien.
Meanwhile, Kang was arrested along Jose Abad Santos Ave. Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City after being tagged as a fugitive due to a warrant issued against him by the Incheon District Court in Korea.
He is wanted for fraud amounting to 850 Million KRW in Violation on Act on the aggravated crime Punishment of Specific economic Crimes (3)1 -2 of the Criminal Act of the Republic of Korea.
Tansingco praised the arrest stating, “These arrests underscore our relentless dedication to ensuring the safety and security of our communities. By working hand in hand with our law enforcement partners, we send a clear message that criminals will not find refuge in our country.”
Both Choi and Kang will remain in the BI’s holding facility in Taguig pending the resolution of the deportation case against them.
