S.Korean ex-official wanted for fraud nabbed in Mandaluyong

The Bureau of Immigration has arrested a South Korean former official in Mandaluyong for allegedly stealing over P2 million.

According to a 24 Oras report by John Consulta on Wednesday, fugitive Choe Youngsam was named a priority target by an Interpol red notice for fraudulent activity.

From the available Immigration records, Youngsam was able to enter the country last year because at the time there was no derogatory record against him. In the Philippines, he would constantly change his location to avoid detection.

“Lumapit nga sa atin yung Korean government upang ipahanap itong isang dating public servant nila which is parang opisyal ng kung maikukumpara sa atin ay PhilHealth. Dinespalko niya ang 4.8 billion Korean won. Tinakas niya ito at dito siya nagtago sa Pilipinas,” said Fugitive Search Unit chief Rendel Sy.

Choe is currently in the custody of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group while awaiting deportation. — Jiselle Anne C. Casucian/BM, GMA Integrated News