The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the interception of four Chinese nationals who attempted to evade immigration inspection at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Monday.
BI spokesperson Dana Sanoval said the four individuals were intercepted by officers of the Bureau’s Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES) as they tried to board separate flights to China and Vietnam.
Identified as Zhang Zhaoya, Wang Linmei, Qi Xiangyang, and Chen Wenda, the foreign nationals were flagged for various immigration violations.
Zhang has been overstaying since July 2024, while Wang and Qi have both been overstaying since September 2024. Meanwhile, Chen, although holding a valid working visa, was found without the required Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC), a mandatory requirement for departing long term residents.
It was learned that at least three immigration officers are currently under investigation for possible collusion with the intercepted passengers.
The four Chinese nationals were turned over to the BI’s legal division for inquest and fling of charges for violation of Philippine immigration laws.
