A Korean national accused of rape was arrested by authorities at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 over the weekend, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.
The PNP Aviation Security Group (Avsegroup), in coordination with the Manila Police District’s Women and Children Protection Section (MPD-WCPS), apprehended the 48-year-old foreigner, who was not named, upon his arrival from Busan, South Korea, on the evening of January 23.
Police said the arrest was carried out based on a warrant issued by a Manila Regional Trial Court for rape under Article 266-A, paragraph 1(b) of the Revised Penal Code. The offense is non-bailable.
PNP-Avsegroup Director Brig. Gen. Dionisio Bartolome Jr. said the suspect was informed of the charges against him and apprised of his constitutional rights in a language he understood.
Bartolome added that an alternative recording device was used during the arrest to ensure transparency and proper documentation. Joel Zurbano
The suspect is currently under the custody of the MPD-WCPS for documentation and further legal proceedings.
Bartolome said the Avsegroup remains vigilant in enforcing court orders and maintaining airport security through close coordination with partner law enforcement agencies.
