A Korean national with Interpol red notice was arrested in Barangay Igpit, Opol, Misamis Oriental.

The operation was carried out by personnel of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)-Cagayan de Oro City, Korean National Police Agency, Bureau of Immigration-Fugitive Search Unit, and other law enforcement units.

CIDG said the 53-year-old suspect identified as alias “Jang” was arrested by virtue of an Interpol red notice issued on March 1, 2022, and was updated on August 9, 2024.

CIDG added that the suspect is a fugitive wanted for violations of Articles 2 and 11 (fraud) of the Punishment of Tax Offenses of South Korea.

“Documentation was done at the CIDG Regional Field Unit 10 Office, Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, and arrested foreign national was brought to Bureau of Immigration in Manila for proper disposition,” CIDG said.