THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) has intensified its campaign against foreign-run criminal syndicates, resulting in the arrest of a high-profile Chinese fugitive and 15 other Chinese nationals during a joint law-enforcement raid in San Miguel, Manila.
Fugitive Search Unit chief Rendel Ryan Sy identified the principal suspect as Chen Qingyang, who is allegedly wanted in China for major economic crimes.
Chinese authorities had issued a detention warrant against Chen in 2019, accusing him of embezzling more than CNY 3 million from a company where he served as shareholder and legal representative. It was reported that Chen diverted the funds for personal purchases, investments, and credit card payments—acts considered serious economic offenses under Chinese law.
Inside the building, agents found thousands of electronic devices believed to be used for online scams and other illicit digital activities.
