A Korean fugitive and an American citizen engaged in selling “ukay- ukay” were arrested and ordered deported by the Bureau of Immigration’s intelligence operatives in Cebu and Pampanga.
Ordered deported were American Roy Frederick Barker and South Korean national Cho Jinrae, according to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente.
Barker was arrested in Cebu City last July 17 while Cho was collared in Angeles City, Pampanga last July 21.
“Both of them are overstaying and undesirable aliens. They should be deported for blatantly violating our immigration laws,” Morente said.
According to Immigration Intelligence Chief Fortunato Manahan Jr., Barker was already issued a summary deportation order by the BI Board of Commissioners for overstaying in the country and engaging in gainful activity without the proper visa.
The American has been allegedly engaged in the “ukay-ukay” retail trade business which foreigners are forbidden to do under the law.
Cho, on the other hand, is a Korean fugitive wanted in his homeland for cases of fraud.
According to Manahan, Cho is the subject of a red notice from the Interpol. He has also been overstaying in the country and is the subject of a deportation complaint filed with the BI.
Morente reiterated BI’s warning to all foreigners against violating the country’s immigration laws to avoid arrest and deportation. He likewise appealed to the public to report to his office any suspicious or illegal activities by foreigners in their locality.
