South Korean fugitive claims 2 Filipinos helped him escape

Korean claims bribing BI, PNP officers; Viado says raps filed vs. 3 for escape

The South Korean fugitive who managed to flee from authorities claimed on Tuesday that he paid P6 million to an immigration officer and a police officer to facilitate his escape.

South Korean fugitive claims 2 Filipinos helped him escape

MANILA, Philippines — Two Filipino nationals identified only as “Raul” and “Paul” allegedly facilitated the escape of Na Ik-hyeon, a Korean fugitive wanted in South Korea for fraud. Na himself revealed this information during the Senate subpanel on justice and human rights hearing on Tuesday. “What are the names of Bureau Immigration (BI) people who

'Money greased fugitive's escape'

MILLIONS of pesos changed hands in the recent escape of Korean fugitive Na Ikhyeon, according to sources at the Bureau of Immigration (BI). "No doubt, money changed hands, and certainty there are some officials involved, not just contractual workers, and a lowly permanent employee," the source added. Immigration Commissioner Joey Viado admitted there is deep-rooted corruption in the bureau, which the commissioner vowed to address under his watch…

BI vows reforms after escape of Korean fraud suspect

Press Release Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado (right) presents re-arrested South Korean estafa suspect Na Ikhyeon and his cohort, Kang Changbeom. (Screenshot from BI video) MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday said it is ramping up its internal investigation following the re-arrest of South Korean fugitive Na Ikhyeon, who escaped under suspicious circumstances. BI Commissioner Joel Viado, at the same time, warned that …