BI orders probe on crimes vs Koreans in RP

Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Marcelino Libanan yesterday ordered an investigation on allegations of harassment and extortion of Korean nationals in the country by some BI officers.

Libanan said he ordered the probe following complaints from the South Korean Embassy and asked victims of alleged harassment and extortion activities to surface so those involved could be punished.

“This is very serious matter. What is at stake here is not only reputation of the BI but that of our country as well,” he said.

Libanan vowed not to allow any personnel of the bureau to undermine his program to reform the bureau by harassing and extorting money from foreigners.