AN Indian citizen who is falsely claiming to be an adviser at the Indian Embassy in Manila was apprehended by immigration and police operatives in Ilocos Norte.
Bureau of Immigration-Fugitive Search Unit (BI-FSU) chief Rendel Ryan Sy said Prithes Das, 22, was arrested in Bantay, Ilocos Norte last September 26 based on information provided by the Indian Embassy.
“Indian authorities informed the BI that Das has been falsely representing himself as a Chief Advisor at the Embassy of India in Manila to deceive his victims in various fraudulent schemes,” Sy said.
He said upon checking their records, they found that Das had been overstaying in the country and should be considered an undesirable alien after being reported by his government for his involvement in various fraudulent activities.
Sy said they are also checking reports that Das had a previous arrest in Baguio City and pending complaints in Davao City.
Das is currently detained at the BI detention facility in Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City.
