Photo courtesy of 1st Infantry Division
A JORDANIAN national, whose business is reportedly connected to two suspects involved in the December terror attack at Bondi Beach in Australia, was detained for immigration violations in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.
According to reports from the 1st Infantry Division, authorities from the Bureau of Immigration (BI), together with the Philippine National Police, the 102nd Infantry Brigade, and the 53rd Infantry Battalion, apprehended Mohammad Saleh Odeh, 65, inside his business establishment.
The BI had previously issued a mission order against Odeh for overstaying and operating a business without the necessary visa or permits.
Maj. Gen. Yeggor Rey Barroquillo of the 1st Infantry Division confirmed that Odeh is currently in custody, undergoing investigation and documentation. The military added that intelligence reports have identified Odeh as a person of interest, prompting further review by relevant government agencies.
It was also revealed that Odeh acquired a temporary residence visa in 2023 but failed to renew it after its expiration in March 2025. The ongoing investigation aims to clarify his activities and connections related to the recent terror incident in Australia.
