MANILA, Philippines — A Korean national, listed as Most Wanted in a grave criminal case, was apprehended Friday night by the Philippine National Police (PNP), reinforcing its unwavering enforcement of the law within the country’s borders.
Under the command of PNP Acting Chief, Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., operatives of NAIA Police Station 1, in coordination with the Manila Police District – Women and Children Concern Section (MPD-WCCS), served a Warrant of Arrest at 11:46 PM on January 23, 2026, at the 4th Floor, Room 410, NAIA Police Station 1, Terminal 1, Pasay City. The warrant stemmed from a case for Rape under Criminal Case No. R-MNL-26-00099-CR, with no bail recommended. The accused, a Korean national, was immediately placed under custody of MPD-WCCS.
The apprehension highlights the PNP’s continuing commitment to ensuring that individuals accused of grave offenses are brought before the law, particularly in cases involving personal violence. It also reflects the sustained police presence in strategic locations such as international airports, where strict monitoring is essential to prevent suspects from eluding justice.
Anchored on the PNP Focused Agenda, a strategic framework shaping institutional progress, the arrest aligns with the priority on Enhanced Managing Police Operations, ensuring that lawful court orders are carried out promptly and responsibly, reinforcing public trust in police actions.
PLTGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. underscored the importance of accountability, stating:
“This arrest demonstrates that the PNP respects and enforces the authority of the courts at all times. Walang sinuman ang maaaring umiwas sa pananagutan.”
In a separate statement, the PNP Acting Chief reiterated the organization’s duty to protect the public:
“Our responsibility is to ensure that justice is pursued and that victims are given the protection they deserve. Patuloy naming gagampanan ang aming tungkulin para sa kaligtasan ng mamamayan.”
As the PNP continues to pursue justice and maintain public safety under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the PNP continues to assure the public of its vision: PNP’s “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”
