BI nabs four foreigners for violating immigration laws

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) apprehended four foreign nationals in three separate operations in Rizal, Quezon City, and Mandaluyong City on 7 September for various violations of Philippine immigration laws.

According to BI Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato S. Manahan Jr., the first operation was conducted in Cainta, Rizal, pursuant to Mission Order No. 2026-324 issued on September 4.

Arrested were Lamber Singh, 43, and Ranjodh Singh, 27, both Indian nationals. Lamber allegedly fraudulently acquired a resident visa, while Ranjodh failed to present valid immigration documents and was deemed an undocumented alien. Both were reportedly engaged in “5-6” lending activities.

In a separate operation at Fairmont Park Subdivision in Quezon City, BI personnel arrested Kulwinder Singh Gill, 36, an Indian national, pursuant to Mission Order No. 2026-323. His visa had been cancelled, rendering him an undocumented alien. He was also reportedly engaged in “5-6” lending activities.

Meanwhile, BI operatives arrested Saeid Bahadoran Baghbaderani, 33, an Iranian national, in Sto. Cristo, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City, pursuant to Mission Order No. 2026-325.

Baghbaderani was apprehended while allegedly engaging in gainful business without the appropriate visa. He was also cited for alleged fraud and misrepresentation in his previous work visa, undesirability, and failure to notify the BI of his change of residence.

Manahan said the three operations were coordinated with the appropriate operating units of the Philippine National Police in the respective areas.

All four foreign nationals were brought to the BI warden’s facility and will remain in custody pending deportation proceedings.