World Immigration News

BI bars three New Zealand nationals linked to outlaw group Hells Angels

Release Date: 2026-02-12
Media: Bureau of Immigration Philippines
Summary: The Philippine Bureau of Immigration denied entry to three New Zealand nationals after they were flagged by INTERPOL for alleged links to an international criminal organization.

The three men arrived at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport on February 7 and 9, where immigration officers detected alerts in the INTERPOL system. Further checks confirmed they were subjects of a Diffusion notice and had multiple criminal convictions in various countries. They were also identified as members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, an outlaw group monitored for organized crime activities.

Under the Philippine Immigration Act, authorities refused them entry on the grounds that their presence would threaten public safety and national security. The immigration commissioner emphasized that the Philippines will not be a safe haven or transit point for members of transnational criminal groups and will continue close coordination with INTERPOL and international partners.
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