SLEEPER AGENT Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (seated, second from left), flanked by AFP chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and NBI Director Jaime Santiago, on Monday presents to reporters a suspected Chinese spy and his two Filipino cohorts who were arrested for alleged espionage. —RICHARD A. REYES

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday vowed to identify the foreign accomplices of a Chinese national who allegedly conducted espionage activities at military sites, following the verification of his records.

According to the BI, the Chinese national was 39 years old and has traveled in and out of the Philippines since 2015. He is also reportedly married to a Filipino.

“We will ensure that we will identify any foreign cohorts that might be in the country assisting him,” said BI Commissioner Joel Viado in a statement.

“These alleged spies have no place in the President’s Bagong Pilipinas. They will face serious punishment for their crimes,” he added.

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Viado said the suspect’s details have already been shared with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to support their investigation.

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Meanwhile, deportation proceedings have already been initiated, alongside the cases set to be filed against him.

However, he assured the public that they would not implement the deportation until all local accountability and penalties had been resolved and served.

On Monday, the NBI announced the arrest of a Chinese national and two Filipinos for alleged espionage activities targeting military sites and power installations.

The NBI identified the three as Deng Yuanqing, Ronel Jojo Balundo Besa, and Jayson Amado Fernandez.

All three were charged with espionage and violating Republic Act No. 10175, also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

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