From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 11, 2023): BI starts deportation proceedings vs. US military deserter (By Stephanie Sevillano)
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MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday said it has started deportation proceedings against an arrested American fugitive who has been wanted for military desertion.
In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the United States government shared information with the immigration against 32-year-old Johnmark Katipunan Tandoc.
"The success of this operation is a testament to the strong partnership between our two nations in ensuring that fugitives are caught and made to face their crimes,” he said.
Tandoc was arrested along Roxas Boulevard in Manila last Aug. 7.
Tansingco said Tandoc posed a "potential risk to public safety” as a fugitive under desertion, according to the US Armed Forces.
He served as a specialist in the US military prior to his desertion.
However, Tandoc remained undocumented in the country due to his expired passport.
The arrested fugitive is now under the custody of BI at Bicutan, Taguig while awaiting summary deportation.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1207657
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