Bureau of Immigration (BI) Spokesperson Dana Sandoval confirmed on the show "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda" that Jeffrey Oh continues to be held at the BI facility in Bicutan, Taguig City.
Oh, who holds dual American-Korean nationality, serves as the CEO of Careless Entertainment and is a partner of James Reid in the aforementioned company.
Authorities apprehended Oh in Poblacion, Makati City on July 28, citing the absence of a valid work permit and visa as the reasons for his arrest.
This development validated the press release issued on July 29, which highlighted the detention of an American businessman for purportedly engaging in employment activities within the country without the required permits.
"Agents arrested the 34-year-old American in Poblacion, Makati after reportedly engaging in gainful employment without the necessary work permit, in violation of Philippine immigration laws," the statement reads.
"A complaint lodged with the BI reported the American to have presented himself as the CEO of a Manila-based company, as well as the owner of several restaurants, without acquiring the necessary visas or permits,"" the statement added.
Jeffrey Oh is set to face charges of deportation and will remain confined at the BI's facility in Bicutan, Taguig throughout the legal proceedings.
He also own various restaurants and bars in Poblacion, including West32, Japonesa, HQ, and Alamat.
Last year, actress Liza Soberano signed a management contract with James Reid under the umbrella of Careless.
This issue gained public attention when seasoned showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin reported on the alleged arrest of Oh due to his purported operation of businesses in the country without the requisite legal documents.
