Identified as Faaiz Ameer Garnie, 32, the foreign national was found working for a company other than his petitioning employer, in violation of the terms of his 9G working visa.
According to BI Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato Manahan Jr., BI regional intelligence operating unit (RIOU) 3, in coordination with the Military Police of Camp Fort Magsaysay, conducted the operation pursuant to a mission order issued by the Commissioner.
Operatives proceeded to the work site where Garnie was found actively working as project manager. He was unable to present his passport or immigration documents at the time of inspection. He was arrested and informed of his rights in accordance with law and existing immigration rules. He was later brought to the BI Main Office for booking and documentation.
During the same operation, another foreign national identified as Imran Khattak was also found working at the site as an operations specialist without a valid working visa. He was likewise taken into custody for appropriate immigration proceedings.
In a separate operation on February 13, BI Intelligence Division operatives arrested two Chinese nationals in Iloilo for overstaying and violation of the conditions of their stay.
The subjects were identified as Wang Jiabai, also known as Kevin Wang, 43, and Wang Libi, also known as Lisa, 46.
Operatives from the RIOU 6 conducted coordinated operations in Balasan and Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, following reports of foreign nationals allegedly engaging in unauthorized employment.
Wang Jiabai was found managing a business establishment in Balasan despite having no valid visa extension. Records confirmed that he had overstayed his authorized period of stay.
Meanwhile, Wang Libi was apprehended in Barotac Nuevo after being found working in a company other than her petitioning employer and failing to present a valid passport or immigration documents during inspection.
Both were informed of their constitutional rights and were brought to the appropriate authorities for booking and documentation before being transported to Manila. They are currently under the custody of the BI Warden Facility pending deportation proceedings.
Viado reiterated the Bureauโs commitment to strictly enforce immigration laws.
โForeign nationals who choose to stay and work in the Philippines must comply with the conditions of their visas,โ said Viado. โWe will not tolerate violations of our immigration laws. Those who disregard our rules will face arrest and deportation.โ #
