Intercepted at Clark: ‘Fake pastor’ arrested for attempting to smuggle three Filipinos to Cambodia
· A man identifying himself as "Pastor Falcon" was arrested for attempting to traffic three Filipinos at the Clark International Airport
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· The suspect used the guise of religious activity to facilitate the illegal transfer of the victims
· The victims confessed they were recruited to work as call center agents and a cook in Cambodia with promised high salaries
· The Bureau of Immigration (BI) found the "fake pastor" has a history of suspicious travel with Filipinos who have not returned
A man posing as a religious leader has been criminally charged after he was intercepted by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for attempting to traffic three Filipinos out of the country under false pretenses.
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The incident, which occurred on November 1, 2025, at the Clark International Airport (CIA), exposed a disturbing method where criminal syndicates use the guise of religious activity to shield their illegal operations.
The alleged trafficker, who identified himself to authorities as "Pastor Falcon," was apprehended along with his three companions just before they could board their flight destined for Bangkok, Thailand.
The interception was a result of the vigilance of the BI’s Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES).
During the initial inspection, both "Pastor Falcon" and his three companions gave inconsistent and conflicting statements regarding their genuine purpose of travel and their true relationship with one another. This immediate red flag prompted deeper questioning by the immigration officers.
Eventually, the reality behind their journey emerged. The companions confessed that their real destination was Cambodia, not Bangkok.
They had been recruited to work there, with promises of monthly salaries reaching up to ₱50,000, for jobs as call center agents and a cook.
The victims admitted that they sought the assistance of the so-called pastor precisely because he had allegedly boasted of successfully escorting numerous workers out of the country before.
The BI’s investigation into the alleged religious leader revealed a prior suspicious travel record.
A quick check of "Pastor Falcon's" history confirmed that he had previously traveled with at least one other individual who initially left the Philippines as a tourist but has not yet returned, suggesting a pattern of using this deceptive method for smuggling.
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado condemned the suspect's manipulative use of religion.
"It is disappointing how traffickers use religious activities as cover-ups for their crime," Viado stated, emphasizing the betrayal of trust inherent in the suspect’s actions. "This fake pastor deserves to face cases for human smuggling."
The case of "Pastor Falcon" and the three potential victims has since been referred to the Inter-Agency Council Against Traffick1ng (IACAT).
The body will conduct a thorough investigation and initiate the necessary legal prosecution against the alleged trafficker.
This successful interception serves as a critical warning to job seekers: promises of high salaries abroad, especially those requiring irregular travel arrangements or using questionable escorts, often conceal the dangers of human smuggling and exploitation.
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