Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents arrested a Korean fake journalist who was facing a string of fraud cases for swindling 42.2 million won from his victims in South Korea. BI commissioner Jaime Morente, in a statement on Tuesday, identified the suspect as 39-year old Yun Jong Sik. Yun, who was arrested by operatives of the BI Fugitive Search Unit in Guadalupe, Makati City on May 23, was set to be deported, Morente said. ADVERTISEMENTThe arrest was ordered following a request from the Korean embassy, said Morente. Dana Sandoval, BI spokesperson, disclosed that Yun was facing four outstanding arrest warrants issued by Korean courts where he was charged with defrauding large sums of money.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 05, 2018 02:37 UTC