TAGUIG CITY, Philippines—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of a Chinese fugitive wanted for financial fraud case in China, in line with the President’s directive to intensify law enforcement cooperation and ensure that the Philippines does not become a refuge for foreign criminals.

The fugitive, identified as He Hui, 37, was arrested evening of November 24 at the Southern Police District headquarters in Taguig City.

The operation was carried out by operatives of the BI Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) in close coordination with the District Special Operations Unit of the Southern Police District, following an official communication received last week from Chinese authorities requesting He’s arrest and deportation.

He is the subject of a warrant of criminal detention issued in 2023, by the Qingxin District Branch of the Qingyuan Public Security Bureau in China for credit card fraud.

According to reports from Chinese authorities, the case began in 2016, when the victim reported unauthorized transactions on her credit card, resulting in an overdraft of around RMB 89,700.

The bank later pursued legal action, and investigations showed that the victim had entrusted her card to He to process its cancellation and had not used it afterward, establishing his alleged involvement.

Prior to the BI operation, He was arrested by Parañaque police on November 19 for robbery and extortion. Records show that he has been here since 2024, and is in possession of a working visa and permit.

“This is a serious financial crime that victimized an innocent individual and caused substantial monetary loss,” said BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado.

The BI Chief then commended the swift action taken by operatives and law enforcement units, noting that this demonstrates the country’s strong commitment to regional cooperation and public safety.

He faces a deportation case for undesirability, and will remain under the custody of the Southern Police District pending the resolution of his local cases.