The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of two Israeli nationals allegedly involved in scam operations in the Philippines. Beniashvili Tzahy (30) and Liel Arzi (25) were caught in Angeles City, Pampanga this month.
The two were allegedly caught operating a workstation with multiple computer units connected to various trading applications. Investigation revealed that Beniashvili had a working visa but was registered with another company, while Liel only held a tourist visa.
Based on the report, the suspects were allegedly involved in a BPO-type scam where they offered fake investment mentorship and trading opportunities. In the end, they allegedly obtained the bank accounts of their victims.
According to the information, the group pretends to be an account management office to gain the trust of victims from Canada, Australia, UK,, and other countries.
They are currently in the custody of BI while deportation proceedings are being conducted against them.
