12/04/2026
PNP, BI NABS 2 FOREIGNERS IN FRAUD CASE
The Philippine National Police, under the command of PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested two foreign fugitives involved in a transnational telecom fraud operation at around 6:30 PM on April 8, 2026, in Matabungkay, Lian, Batangas.
Joint elements from the Intelligence Group, Police Regional Office 4A (PRO 4A), and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) conducted the operation. The arrest was carried out by virtue of Bureau of Immigration deportation orders, arrest warrants for fraud issued by the Omiya Summary Court in Japan, and a Target Intelligence Packet dated April 7, 2026.
Authorities confirmed that the arrested individuals, both Japanese nationals, are fugitives from justice linked to a telecom fraud syndicate that operated in Cambodia and victimized Japanese nationals. They are currently under the custody of the Bureau of Immigration for proper documentation prior to deportation.
The successful operation underscores the PNP’s intensified efforts against transnational crimes and its firm stance that foreign fugitives will not find refuge in the country. Anchored on the PNP Focused Agenda—an operational framework of transformation designed to make police service more responsive and accountable—this accomplishment highlights the key priority of enhanced management of police operations, ensuring effective coordination, intelligence-driven actions, and rapid enforcement against cross-border criminal activities.
PGEN Nartatez underscored the importance of sustained law enforcement efforts against international criminal networks. “Foreign fugitives who attempt to hide in our country will be tracked and arrested. Our commitment is to ensure that justice is upheld and that our communities remain protected from organized crime,” he said. “Hindi tayo papayag na gawing taguan ang Pilipinas ng mga dayuhang kriminal. Pananagutin sila sa batas.”
He further highlighted the value of strong coordination with international counterparts. “This operation demonstrates our continued cooperation with foreign partners to ensure that those involved in global fraud schemes are brought to justice,” he added. “Patuloy ang ating pakikipag-ugnayan sa ibang bansa upang mapanagot ang mga sangkot sa ganitong krimen.”
As the PNP strengthens its campaign against transnational criminal networks and reinforces international law enforcement cooperation under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it continues to assure the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)