Manila, Jan. 12 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday arrested a South Korean national wanted by Interpol for alleged involvement in money laundering activities in his country.

Yun Daeyoung, 50, was arrested while attempting to board a Vietnam Airlines flight for Hanoi at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

During primary inspection, an Interpol hit appeared in the BI system, prompting officers to refer the passenger for secondary checks.

BI Interpol Chief Peter de Guzman said Yun is set to be charged for undesirability under Philippine immigration laws.

Interpol records show that Yun is allegedly involved in money laundering activities connected to a goods purchase fraud syndicate in South Korea.

Yun allegedly deceived a ...