A Chinese national who gained notoriety for allegedly kicking a cat to death in Makati City has been arrested by Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents for overstaying his visa.

The Chinese national was identified as Jiang Shan, who was apprehended Thursday afternoon in front of his residence in Barangay Palanan, Makati City.

BI commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said that the arrest followed the public outrage over an incident at Ayala Triangle Gardens where Jiang allegedly kicked a community cat named Ken, which later died from its injuries.

The incident, captured and circulated on social media, sparked widespread condemnation.

BI records show Jiang arrived in the Philippines as a tourist in May 2023. His visa, however, expired in September 2023 and was not extended.

During his arrest, Jiang was unable to provide any valid immigration documents. He was taken into custody, booked, and transferred to the BI Warden Facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City, pending deportation proceedings.

Viado stressed that the arrest was primarily due to Jiang’s immigration violation.

“His cruel action led to the BI conducting checks on his records, and now he’s detained to be deported,” Viado said. “Filipinos are known to be very hospitable to our guests. But guests should not come to our houses kicking our pets.”

The BI commissioner also warned foreign nationals to respect Philippine laws while in the country.