The Philippine authorities have successfully deported Joginder Gyong, a notorious fugitive sought by India for terrorism and organized crime, back to New Delhi. Gyong, who also went by the alias Gupta Kant, was captured in Bacolod City last July by the Bureau of Immigration’s Fugitive Search Unit. He was held in custody until his deportation on February 1, which routed him through Bangkok, Thailand, before reaching New Delhi, where he was promptly arrested by Indian officials.
Gyong faces charges in over 26 criminal cases across various Indian states, including serious offenses like murder, attempted murder, extortion, and kidnapping for ransom. Additionally, he is accused of illegal arms procurement, orchestrating contract killings, and running a widespread extortion racket targeting business professionals.
This deportation aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s firm policy against transnational crime, highlighting the Philippines’ dedication to global security and cooperation in law enforcement. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado praised the joint efforts of Philippine and Indian authorities in executing Gyong’s deportation, stating, “This operation sends a clear message — criminals and terrorists will find no safe haven in the Philippines. Gyong was a serious threat, and we ensured his removal from our country.”
Gyong had been living under the false identity of Kant Gupta, using a fraudulently obtained Nepalese passport. He was the target of an international police red notice and an active arrest warrant from Indian courts. Investigations have linked him to significant roles within India’s criminal underworld, including connections to terror networks, and he is suspected of facilitating the smuggling of weapons and narcotics, harboring other fugitives, and laundering money. His deportation is anticipated to reveal more about international terror-crime networks.
Commissioner Viado emphasized the ongoing commitment to collaborate with international partners to enforce immigration laws and ensure justice for fugitives. In a related development, the BI also reported preventing 137 foreign nationals, primarily sex offenders, from entering the country in 2024. The majority were from the United States, with others from the UK, Australia, Germany, Canada, and several other countries. These individuals were intercepted at various Philippine airports and are now permanently barred from re-entering the country.