PHILSTAR

THE BUREAU of Immigration (BI) arrested a Chinese man carrying a fake Mauritius passport and counterfeit documents at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

During questioning, the suspect said he paid $200,000 for his fake passport and ID while in Thailand.

The bureau said the suspect had traveled to the Philippines using a Chinese passport. He was now on the country’s blacklist, it added.

“This process is a reminder of the ongoing challenges we face in combating illegal immigration and human trafficking,” Immigration Commissioner Norman G. Tansingco said in a statement. “Our immigration officers remain vigilant to ensure the safety and security of our borders.” — Chloe Mari A. Hufana