Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 16) — Philippine operatives have arrested a Chinese fugitive wanted in Beijing for corruption.
In a statement, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that 49-year-old Xie Haojie was arrested in his condominium unit in Pasay City on Sunday on the request of the Chinese government.
Authorities said Xie ran off with with P11 billion. The Chinese government said that based on investigation, Xie abused his power for private gains and was involved in bribery.
Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said Xie, who is wanted for corruption and economic crimes, hid in the Philippines for almost a year after fleeing China to evade prosecution for his criminal offenses. The Chinese government said that based on investigation, Xie abused his power for private gains and was involved in bribery. PACC said Xie ran away with P11 billion.
Xie will be immediately deported to China. BI also said he will be included in the blacklist to prevent him from re-entering the Philippines
“We will not tolerate the presence of undesirable aliens using the Philippines as a hideout. Fugitives will be sent back [to their country] to face their crimes,” Morente said in a statement.
