Nigerian arrested while attempting to enter Philippines with fake documents



Monday, May 26, 2025 - Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Davao International Airport (DIA) in the Philippines intercepted a Nigerian national attempting to enter the country with fraudulent documents.

Chinecherem Emmanuel Ike was stopped by BI officers on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

This action is part of the government’s commitment to strengthening border security, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to step up vigilance and prevent foreign fugitives and public charges from entering or settling in the country.

Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado identified the passenger as 20-year-old Chinecherem Emmanuel Ike, who was denied entry last May 17 after pretending to be an incoming student at a school in the Philippines.

Viado confirmed that the individual was returned to his port of origin and banned from reentering the Philippines due to his status as an illegal alien.

"In addition to the falsified letter claiming he intended to study business administration, the individual presented a dubious email saying that he is coming to the country to study,” Viado stressed.

"The Bureau remains firm in enforcing immigration laws,” Viado said. 

“We have a duty to ensure that only those who comply with our laws are allowed entry,” he added. 

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