MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is holding an investigation for possible filing of criminal charges against individuals behind an alleged scam that use the name of Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado to solicit money. BI said the incident came to light after an attempted money transfer scheme that targeted one of its regional office heads last February 10. According to the report, a female immigration official received a message from someone claiming ties to a high-ranking government official. She was later told to download an application. Then, a supposed account person bearing Viado’s details contacted the official. The […]... Keep on reading: BI warns against money transfer scams that namedrop its chief