12/01/2026
BI ARRESTS SOUTH KOREAN FUGITIVE WITH INTERPOL RED NOTICE
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has intercepted and arrested a South Korean national wanted by the Interpol.
The subject, identified as YUN DAEYOUNG, 50-years-old, arrested on January 11 after attempting to depart on board a Vietnam Airlines flight for Hanoi.
During primary inspection, an Interpol hit appeared in the BI system, prompting officers to immediately refer the passenger for secondary checks.
Verification with the BI-Interpol unit confirmed that Yun is the subject of an active Interpol Red Notice. He was immediately placed under arrest by BI officers.
According to BI Interpol Chief Peter de Guzman, Yun is set to be charged for undesirability under Philippine immigration laws. Interpol records show that Yun is allegedly involved in money laundering activities connected to a goods purchase fraud syndicate in South Korea. Yun allegedly deceived a victim by falsely promising a share in the profits of an online shopping mall, thereby fraudulently obtaining 22,550,204 Korean won or more than 900 thousand Pesos.
Yun allegedly defrauded the same victim a total of 140,748,319 Korean won or 5.7 million pesos through 24 separate transactions. The offense falls under South Korea’s Criminal Act and carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment. A warrant related to the case was issued by the Daegu District Court of Korea in July 2025.
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said the arrest reflects the bureau’s firm stance against transnational crime and fugitives attempting to evade justice.
Yun is now in BI custody pending deportation proceedings and further coordination with concerned foreign law enforcement authorities.
Bureau of Immigration - Intramuros, Manila
Department of Justice - Philippines
Korean Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP)
