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Jeff Caparas

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767323823280photo-collage.png (1)_cropped_processed_by_imagy.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>The Bureau of Immigration on Friday said it has intercepted and denied entry to two foreign fugitives wanted for drug-related offenses and sexual exploitation and prostitution. 📷༘ BI</div><div> </div>MANILA (UPDATE) — The Bureau of Immigration on Friday said it has intercepted and denied entry to two foreign fugitives wanted for drug-related offenses and sexual exploitation and prostitution at the NAIA on Thursday, January 1.In a statement, the BI said the interceptions were made in the early hours of New Year’s Day after Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) flagged the two passengers while they were still en route to the Philippines.APIS, which was donated by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) with support from the Australian Government, enables authorities to receive advance passenger data and identify high-risk individuals before their arrival.The APIS Operations Center (APOC) then coordinated with the BI INTERPOL Unit, which verified the existence of international warrants against the two individuals. Immigration personnel at NAIA Terminal 1 were promptly informed, leading to their interception upon arrival.BI identified the first passenger as a 30-year-old Mongolian national arriving from Vietnam. He was denied entry after records showed he is wanted in South Korea for a drug-related offense.The second was a 37-year-old Turkish national who arrived from Japan. He was likewise excluded after confirmation that he is a fugitive wanted in Turkey for sexual exploitation and prostitution.Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado commended the dedication and professionalism of BI personnel who remained on duty during the holiday season to ensure national security.The BI reiterated that the continuous use of APIS and close coordination with international law enforcement partners are vital in preventing transnational criminals from seeking refuge in the Philippines.<div> </div>.

The Bureau of Immigration on Friday said it has intercepted and denied entry to two foreign fugitives wanted for drug-related offenses and sexual exploitation and prostitution.

The Bureau of Immigration on Friday said it has intercepted and denied entry to two foreign fugitives wanted for drug-related offenses and sexual exploitation and prostitution.

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PH stops entry of Mongolian, Turkish fugitives wanted for drug, prostitution cases

Jeff Caparas,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 02, 2026 11:18 AM PHT

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Updated January 02, 2026 01:48 PM PHT

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