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Friday, March 29, 2024

Chinese posing as Pinay nabbed

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Immigration operatives arrested a Chinese national who allegedly misrepresented herself as a Filipino.

BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the suspect as Li Xinlei, 51, who was arrested inside the Pasay City Hall compound by members of the BI’s Intelligence Division (ID).

According to BI ID Chief Fortunato Manahan, Jr., Li is a fugitive from justice, subject of an arrest warrant in China for economic crimes.

“When our agents arrested her, she was unable to show proper documentation. Records show that she is already overstaying and has reportedly misrepresented herself as a Filipino using a fraudulently acquired Philippine passport,” Manahan said.

Li was in city hall for a scheduled preliminary investigation for a separate case when the BI agents conducted the arrest.

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“This is a significant arrest for the BI as Li is part of a list of wanted criminals that we have been pursuing,” Manahan said.

“The Chinese government sought our assistance in locating and deporting these fugitives, so they may face trial in their home country for their crimes,” he added.

Li underwent RT-PCR testing as a matter of protocol and was turned over to the BI Warden Facility in Taguig for detention, pending her deportation.

“She will be blacklisted—meaning perpetually banned from entering our country,” said Morente. “Let this serve as a warning to aliens who will attempt to use the Philippines as their hideout. Despite the pandemic, we will not stop. Your days are numbered,” he warned. 

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