The Bureau of Immigration (BI)arrested three Chinese nationals during an enforcement operation in Parañaque City, including one found to be overstaying and allegedly using a false identity.

Operatives of the BI Fugitive Search Unit, in coordination with the Parañaque City Police Intelligence Section and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center, conducted the operation at a condominium unit in Barangay Tambo, Parañaque.

One of those arrested was Fang Li, 36. Intelligence information received by the BI indicated that Fang was engaged in illicit activities in the area and was reportedly using the identity of another Chinese national.

Records showed that Fang last entered the Philippines in 2022 as a temporary visitor but failed to apply for any visa extension or conversion, classifying her as an overstaying alien.

Authorities also arrested two other Chinese nationals identified as Chen Youliang, 38, and Xu Yuxiang, 39.

Database verification confirmed that Chen is the subject of an active blacklist order and had previously been issued an order to leave for violating the conditions of his visa.

He was unable to present a valid passport or immigration documents at the time of arrest, rendering him an undocumented alien.

Xu, on the other hand, was found to be an overstaying alien, as her last recorded visa extension expired in 2020.

BI commissioner Joel Anthony Viado emphasized that the agency will not tolerate attempts by foreign nationals to evade immigration laws by using false identities.

“Foreign nationals who attempt to circumvent our laws through aliases, fraudulent identities or expired visas will be apprehended and deported,” Viado said.

The arrested individuals will remain at the Bureau of Immigration warden facility pending deportation proceedings.