PNP seeks issuance of Interpol Red Notice against a British

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recommended the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice against a British reportedly involved in the swindling of a company engaged in the wholesale distribution of electronic parts and communications equipment.

The swindling is allegedly worth P12 million.

The report is based on a letter to Special Envoy on Transnational Crime Ambassador Anthony Alcantara from the PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG).

The police had endorsed the request from Rheana’s Trading Inc. through its lawyer Atty. Cecilio M. Jimeno Jr.

According to Interpol’s website, “a Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender or similar legal action.”

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“This recommendation aligns with the Anti-Money Laundering Act, National Bureau of Investigation Reorganization Act, and Human Security Act, which mandate international cooperation to apprehend individuals involved in transnational crimes impacting Philippine entities,” the CIDG wrote in a letter dated November 11 but released to the media on Sunday.

“I respectfully urge the Philippine Center for Transnational Crime to coordinate with Interpol on this matter,” it added.

Based on previous reports, businessman Lavish Mohan Paryani — who remains at large — is the subject of the letter and the co-accused of the arrested suspect Regina Reyes.

Reyes, a former hotel employee, was apprehended by Philippine authorities last month following an arrest warrant by the Regional Trial Court of Pasay City against her and Paryani.

The case was filed by businessman Rajiv Chandiramani, one of the principal stockholders of RTI Inc.

The company is engaged in wholesale trading of electronic goods and merchandise.

The case stemmed from a meeting between Chandiramani, Paryani and representatives of another trading firm, including Reyes, who claimed to have business dealings with the resort hotel for the supply of premium products being used as prizes for its patrons and guests.