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Philippines Cracks Down On Foreign Fugitives; High-Profile Chinese Scam Leader Captured In Pampanga
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In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s ongoing directive to shield the Philippines from foreign fugitives and uphold national security, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced a significant breakthrough: the arrest of a high-value Chinese fugitive wanted for large-scale telecommunications fraud.
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado confirmed the capture of 28-year-old Zhao Jianfeng, who was apprehended during a targeted operation on June 28 in a residential area within the Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. Zhao is the subject of a detention warrant issued by the Liangqing Branch of the Nanning Municipal Public Security Bureau in China, dated June 16, 2025.
“This individual is part of a dangerous and organized network that has defrauded countless victims online,” Viado stated. “His continued presence in the country poses a clear and serious threat to public safety. This arrest sends a strong message — the Philippines is not a safe haven for foreign fugitives.”
According to Chinese authorities, Zhao is a core member of a transnational criminal syndicate engaged in online investment and telecom scams, with operations believed to have been based in the Philippines at the time the crimes were committed.
The operation that led to Zhao’s arrest was carried out in coordination with local intelligence units. During the same raid, five additional Chinese nationals were discovered allegedly engaged in similar illicit activities. Authorities found them manning computer workstations suspected to be used in ongoing telecom fraud. The individuals were identified as Song Genyuan, Wu Xinxu, Wen Jing, Xu Yongcheng, and Lin Jinyang.
Later that same day, a follow-up operation led to the arrest of another alleged high-ranking syndicate member. Lu Bingbing, 25, was apprehended at a casino in Angeles City. She failed to present a passport or any valid immigration documents at the time of her arrest.
“All suspects are currently undergoing booking and documentation. They will be turned over to the BI Warden Facility in preparation for deportation proceedings,” Viado said. “We are closely coordinating with the Chinese government to ensure that these fugitives are returned to face justice in their home country.”
Commissioner Viado reiterated the Bureau’s firm stance against harboring foreign criminals: “To those hiding in our country — you will be found, and you will be sent home. Under President Marcos’ leadership, the Bureau is working in close collaboration with international counterparts to ensure the Filipino public is protected from fraud and criminal infiltration.”
This latest series of arrests marks another step forward in the government’s broader efforts to maintain law and order by eliminating foreign-led criminal activities operating within Philippine borders.
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado confirmed the capture of 28-year-old Zhao Jianfeng, who was apprehended during a targeted operation on June 28 in a residential area within the Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. Zhao is the subject of a detention warrant issued by the Liangqing Branch of the Nanning Municipal Public Security Bureau in China, dated June 16, 2025.
“This individual is part of a dangerous and organized network that has defrauded countless victims online,” Viado stated. “His continued presence in the country poses a clear and serious threat to public safety. This arrest sends a strong message — the Philippines is not a safe haven for foreign fugitives.”
According to Chinese authorities, Zhao is a core member of a transnational criminal syndicate engaged in online investment and telecom scams, with operations believed to have been based in the Philippines at the time the crimes were committed.
The operation that led to Zhao’s arrest was carried out in coordination with local intelligence units. During the same raid, five additional Chinese nationals were discovered allegedly engaged in similar illicit activities. Authorities found them manning computer workstations suspected to be used in ongoing telecom fraud. The individuals were identified as Song Genyuan, Wu Xinxu, Wen Jing, Xu Yongcheng, and Lin Jinyang.
Later that same day, a follow-up operation led to the arrest of another alleged high-ranking syndicate member. Lu Bingbing, 25, was apprehended at a casino in Angeles City. She failed to present a passport or any valid immigration documents at the time of her arrest.
“All suspects are currently undergoing booking and documentation. They will be turned over to the BI Warden Facility in preparation for deportation proceedings,” Viado said. “We are closely coordinating with the Chinese government to ensure that these fugitives are returned to face justice in their home country.”
Commissioner Viado reiterated the Bureau’s firm stance against harboring foreign criminals: “To those hiding in our country — you will be found, and you will be sent home. Under President Marcos’ leadership, the Bureau is working in close collaboration with international counterparts to ensure the Filipino public is protected from fraud and criminal infiltration.”
This latest series of arrests marks another step forward in the government’s broader efforts to maintain law and order by eliminating foreign-led criminal activities operating within Philippine borders.
Jul 3, 2025
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