Mongolian nabbed over spy allegationsThe 30-year-old Mongolian national nabbed by the Bureau of Immigration on Feb. 12, 2026, for alleged espionage activities. MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration has arrested a Mongolian national due to alleged espionage activities in Zambales. According to the bureau, intelligence records revealed that Bold-Erdene is a highly trained pilot with an extensive military background. He is a graduate of the Defense University of Mongolia and the Civil Aviation University of China. Surveillance footage and seized data on the Mongolian national indicate that he took aerial photographs of Iba Airport and the nearby Palauig River area, located approximately five nautical miles from the airport.

Source: Philippine Star February 15, 2026 10:11 UTC