Authorities apprehended four foreign nationals allegedly involved in fraud and smuggling in Barangay Nueva Vida, M'lang, Cotabato, on March 24.
The suspects were identified as Chinese nationals Liu Dezhen, Tang Zhongyi, Tianpei Wu, and Wang Lian Xu.
Authorities discovered they were either working without valid visas or had misrepresented their visa status.
Major Gen. Donald M. Gumiran, commander of the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division and the Joint Task Force Central (JTFC), said they helped secure the operation site and ensured the mandate of lead unit Bureau of Immigration was executed without disruption.
Gumiran assured the military' s cooperation in the apprehension of individuals violating the law.
"The successful arrest of these individuals reflects the strong collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the military in upholding our nation's laws. The 6ID/JTFC remains committed to assisting government agencies in ensuring national security and protecting communities from illegal activities," said Gumiran.
The suspects are undergoing further investigation and legal proceedings.