BI agents to deport Indian nat’ls with fake documents
BUREAU of Immigration (BI) officers at the Davao International Airport (DIA) are set to deport to his country of origin an intercepted a 19-year-old Indian national last April 27.
The Indian, Gagandeep Singh, arrived from Singapore aboard a Scoot airlines. He was barred from entering the Philippines after officers discovered discrepancies in his travel documents, including a fake return ticket.
“Mr. Singh’s presentation of a falsified document suggests an intention to reside illegally in the Philippines beyond the permissible duration,” said BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, emphasizing the seriousness of misrepresenting travel intentions.
Port officers suspect Singh is associated with an illegal lending gang, further heightening concerns about his entry into the country.
“We welcome legitimate tourists to the country, but those who present fake documents with suspicious intentions will be denied,” the BI chief added.
Singh is set to return to his country of origin and his name has been included in the BI’s blacklist.
