THE nine foreign nationals recently arrested at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport by the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP AVSEGROUP) will also face deportation.
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is set to file deportation cases against the said group of aliens who were arrested last week by the AVSEGROUP, for attempting to transport over ₱440 million in undeclared cash.
Aside from possible criminal and anti-money laundering charges that the group will face in local courts, the foreigners will also face immigration proceedings for undesirability.
Said group is made up of seven Chinese, one Indonesian and one Kazakhstani national.
BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said it is coordinating with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to verify records and process necessary documentation.
Meanwhile, the BI said it remains in close coordination with law enforcement agencies to monitor and arrest foreign nationals whose presence might be detrimental to the country’s interests.
