MANILA, Philippines — A Miss Intercontinental 2018 finalist is crying for justice after she was held at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) since Thursday on what she said were false charges. The Iran Interpol reported to the Philippines, ask them to deport me to Iran,” Bahareh told The STAR. She said that joining beauty pageants is forbidden in Iran and being a political activist would merit a severe punishment. She said she was cleared in an estafa case in Baguio, which stemmed from $3,000 she lent an Iranian couple. The Philippines’ Karen Gallman was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2018 last January.

Source: Philippine Star October 19, 2019 18:55 UTC