Canadian wanted for child abuse materials arrested in Pangasinan

MANILA, Philippines — A Canadian national wanted for offenses involving possession of child sexual abuse materials was arrested in Pangasinan, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Sunday.

In a statement, the BI identified the fugitive as 77-year-old Rudolf Hannes Hofer, who was apprehended by BI operatives in San Carlos City, Pangasinan, on June 9.

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According to the BI, Hofer was arrested following information received and verified through Canadian authorities.

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Records showed that Hofer is the subject of two active warrants issued in British Columbia, Canada, for possession of child sexual abuse material and breach of undertaking.

Further investigation also revealed that he had been overstaying in the Philippines after failing to extend his authorized stay.

Following the arrest, BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado maintained that the bureau remains vigilant against foreign nationals attempting to evade prosecution by hiding in the country.

“The Philippines will not serve as a sanctuary for fugitives seeking to escape accountability for serious crimes,” Viado said.

The BI said the Canadian national is currently detained at the bureau’s Warden Facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City, pending deportation proceedings. /mcm

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