BI intercepts 4 sex offenders

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI)  on Thursday reported that it barred the entry of four  sex offenders,  including two who tried to enter the Philippines on Holy Week.According to the BI, it barred entry to 55-year-old American national Ennis Montgomery, who had records of predatory criminal sexual assault against a minor on Thursday.

Montgomery arrived in the country from San Francisco, USA, the BI added.

On Wednesday, British national Malcolm Beaumont, 79, who arrived from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was likewise flagged for being convicted multiple times.

The BI said that Beaumont engaged in making indecent images of minors.

The agency likewise said that American national Chad Heitz, 44, arrived in the country earlier on March 16, as he was convicted for criminal sexual misconduct against a minor.

Heitz arrived from Hong Kong.

Lastly, Vincent Espinal Jr., 39, who flew in from Guam, was also barred for third-degree criminal sexual conduct. He arrived on March 22.

The BI added that the four individuals would be blacklisted.