Help us free Frank Bohlert
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HELP US FREE FRANK BOHLERT.
On Sept 14th 2017, our Father, Uncle, Brother and dear friend, Frank Bohlert, was Illegally arrested by the staff of the Bureau of Immigration in Manila, Philippines.
Frank, is a 61-year old Scotsman who has visited South East Asia on many occasions. He has worked in the oil and gas industry for many years, as a Manager, Supervisor and Director. Frank has a clean record and history and has never been in trouble.
Frank fell in love with a Filipina in 2010 and moved from Scotland to the Philippines in 2012, to be with the woman he loved. He was happy to help his girlfriend build a profitable business by investing in her projects.
Like so many men who are used to traveling in Asia, Frank lived under a tourist visa which gets renewed on a regular basis – his visa was set to expire on September 13th 2017. Unfortunately, Typhoon Marang had caused such flooding that is was impossible to be at the Immigration Office on the 13th.
One day later, he was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration, which is not normal. Frank was accused of working for financial gain in his girlfriend's Bar & Restaurant, and other allegations which are unfounded and untrue.
Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence in the Philippines – a scam. His girlfriend, who had access to all his assets, car and belongings etc., had reported him to the Bureau of Immigration hence the arrest and detention. Frank is being held in the notorious Camp Bagong DIWA Detention Centre in Bicutan, Taguig, Manila. This is an overcrowded and rat infested facility.
Frank is now penniless because he cannot access his funds and it is impossible to pay for his survival expenses. He has no funds to pay Attorney fees and fines to get released.
The British Embassy are not allowed to intervene even though he has no viable charges or cases filed in court.
The Bureau of Immigration have their own rules based on a bill from 1940. There is no court case, no hearing, no jury, the final word is from the BI Commissioner.
If you have ever been foolishly in love yourself, if you are a friend, an acquaintance or just a good soul, please help us to get Frank out of this rat infested hell hole that they call the Bureau of Immigration Detention Centre. Frank is in there with hardened criminals, trying to stay alive on a diet of rice and a few vegetables.
Frank has helped people all his life and his generosity to other is well known– now is our time to support him and set his free.
On Sept 14th 2017, our Father, Uncle, Brother and dear friend, Frank Bohlert, was Illegally arrested by the staff of the Bureau of Immigration in Manila, Philippines.
Frank, is a 61-year old Scotsman who has visited South East Asia on many occasions. He has worked in the oil and gas industry for many years, as a Manager, Supervisor and Director. Frank has a clean record and history and has never been in trouble.
Frank fell in love with a Filipina in 2010 and moved from Scotland to the Philippines in 2012, to be with the woman he loved. He was happy to help his girlfriend build a profitable business by investing in her projects.
Like so many men who are used to traveling in Asia, Frank lived under a tourist visa which gets renewed on a regular basis – his visa was set to expire on September 13th 2017. Unfortunately, Typhoon Marang had caused such flooding that is was impossible to be at the Immigration Office on the 13th.
One day later, he was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration, which is not normal. Frank was accused of working for financial gain in his girlfriend's Bar & Restaurant, and other allegations which are unfounded and untrue.
Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence in the Philippines – a scam. His girlfriend, who had access to all his assets, car and belongings etc., had reported him to the Bureau of Immigration hence the arrest and detention. Frank is being held in the notorious Camp Bagong DIWA Detention Centre in Bicutan, Taguig, Manila. This is an overcrowded and rat infested facility.
Frank is now penniless because he cannot access his funds and it is impossible to pay for his survival expenses. He has no funds to pay Attorney fees and fines to get released.
The British Embassy are not allowed to intervene even though he has no viable charges or cases filed in court.
The Bureau of Immigration have their own rules based on a bill from 1940. There is no court case, no hearing, no jury, the final word is from the BI Commissioner.
If you have ever been foolishly in love yourself, if you are a friend, an acquaintance or just a good soul, please help us to get Frank out of this rat infested hell hole that they call the Bureau of Immigration Detention Centre. Frank is in there with hardened criminals, trying to stay alive on a diet of rice and a few vegetables.
Frank has helped people all his life and his generosity to other is well known– now is our time to support him and set his free.
Organizer
Gordon Esslemont
Organizer