MANILA, April 8 -- Five Chinese fugitives whose attempt to illegally depart from the country were foiled by Philippine immigration authorities are back in Manila to face deportation cases.

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said Ying Guanzhen, 31; Yang Jinlong, 29; Liu Xin, 28; Shen Kan, 36; and Luo Honglin, were flown to Manila from Parang, Maguinanao del Norte on Tuesday, according to a news release.

The BI chief said they were arrested on March 22 by joint elements of the intelligence division and fugitive search unit.

The five foreigners were previously linked to Lucky South 99, a Philippine offshore gaming operator that was raided for alleged illegal activities.

According to reports from the Police Regiona...