Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a South Korean national, Yun Daeyoung, who is wanted by Interpol for his alleged involvement in money laundering activities in South Korea. The arrest took place at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as Yun attempted to board a Vietnam Airlines flight to Hanoi.
According to Philippine News Agency, the arrest was made after an Interpol alert was triggered during the primary inspection at the airport, leading immigration officers to conduct a secondary check on Yun. BI Interpol Chief Peter de Guzman stated that Yun will face charges of undesirability under Philippine immigration laws.
Interpol records indicate that Yun is allegedly part of a goods purchase fraud syndicate in South Korea. He reportedly defrauded a victim by falsely promising profits from an online shopping mall, fraudulently obtaining 22,550,204 Korean won, equivalent to more than PHP900,000. Over the course of 24 transactions, Yun allegedly defrauded the same victim a total of 140,748,319 Korean won, or PHP5.7 million.
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado commented on the arrest, emphasizing the bureau’s commitment to combating transnational crime and apprehending fugitives. Viado stated, “This arrest underscores our zero-tolerance policy toward fugitives who abuse our immigration system to escape accountability.”
He further highlighted the importance of international collaboration, noting, “This case shows how critical our coordination with Interpol and foreign counterparts is. We will continue to strengthen these partnerships to ensure that individuals facing criminal charges overseas are intercepted and dealt with in accordance with the law.”