Immigration agents have arrested two Vietnamese nationals allegedly involved in cryptocurrency scam activities.
BI intelligence division chief Fortunato Manahan, Jr. identified the two Vietnamese as Phan Thi Lien, 27 and Nguyen Sanh Huy who were also arrested earlier by the Philippine National Police –Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) last May in Mabalacat, Pampanga.
They were said to be working in a crypto scam hub with trafficked employees, according to the PNP-ACG.
They were subject of an immigration deportation case and will be immediately sent back to their home country.
“Cases were previously filed against them, but their physical custody remains with the arresting agency,” he said.
“We were surprised to find them in our office, inquiring about the status of their case,” he added.
The BI Intelligence chief said a mission order was immediately issued to effect their arrest. The two were immediately turned over to the BI’s facility in Bicutan, Taguig. Pending deportation.