The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested an American citizen wanted for child exploitation and a Korean woman facing fraud charges in separate operations in Las Piñas and Parañaque.
American national Donald David Hill was apprehended after the City Social Welfare Department reported multiple incidents, including possession of a concealed weapon and alleged inappropriate behavior toward minors.
Authorities said Hill, who arrived in the Philippines in 2007, overstayed without securing visa extensions. He was turned over for deportation proceedings.
In another operation, BI agents arrested Korean national Kim Miri, who is subject to an Interpol Red Notice for large-scale financial fraud and money laundering in Korea. Vito Barcelo
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said the bureau remains committed to ensuring the Philippines does not become a haven for international criminals, vowing closer coordination with global law enforcement.
