Immigration fact-finding team formed to probe 'visa scam'

By William B. Depasupil

Jan 17, 2024 2:01 pm

MANILA, Philippines: Following a meeting with Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Wednesday disclosed that he formed a fact-finding team that will dig deeper into the so-called 'visa scam' after the agency discovered last year that more than 400 foreigners were petitioned by fake companies.

Tansgingco said that he met with the DOJ secretary last Monday to update him on the BI's ongoing investigation.

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