Korean fugitive wanted for alleged fraud arrested in Pampanga

MANILA, Philippines — A Korean fugitive wanted for his alleged role in telecommunications fraud and a subject of an active red notice from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Pampanga, the agency said on Wednesday.

According to the BI, 44-year-old Park Junhyeon was nabbed last June 28 along MacArthur Highway in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City in Pampanga.

The bureau noted that the red notice was issued by the Interpol on May 7, 2026 following an arrest warrant by the Busan District for fraud.

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“According to Korean authorities, Park allegedly operated a fraudulent “no-show” scam with several accomplices, posing as a businessman who promised to reimburse victims for goods purchased on his behalf,” the BI said in a press release.

“Investigators said the scheme deceived seven victims through 24 fraudulent transactions, resulting in losses amounting to approximately KRW 170 million,” it added.

The BI also said that Park has been overstaying in the country since after his authorized stay expired on June 9, 2026. He last entered the country on December 12, 2025 as a temporary visitor.

The agency noted that Park’s passport was under the custody of its Angeles Field Office after an application to extend his stay, but he did not personally attend the processing of his application.

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Park was included in the watchlist as an “undesirable alien” for being a fugitive from justice.

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“He is currently undergoing booking and documentation procedures before being transferred to the Bureau of Immigration Warden Facility, where he will remain while awaiting deportation proceedings,” the BI added. /apl

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