Chinese Nationals Arrested Over $8 Million Cash in Philippine Election Security Clampdown

Police said they will be charged with violation of election laws related to the unlawful transport of money during the election period.

Members of the Philippine National Police stand in front of Terminal One of the Manila International Airport on Nov. 18, 2011. Noel Celis /AFP via Getty Images

Philippine police have announced that on May 10 they seized over 441 million Philippine pesos ($7.97 million) in cash that was being smuggled through one of the country’s international airports, ahead of the country’s midterm elections.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said the successful seizure was part of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for ensuring clean and orderly elections on May 12.