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Oct 18

Alice Guo Linked to Chinese Gangs Behind Crypto Dating Scams

Investigations link Alice Guo to Chinese crime gangs and cryptocurrency fraud in Philippine offshore gaming. Guo’s business dealings have...

P460 Billion Lost to Scams in PH, POGO Operations Linked

Oct 18

Crime & Legal

P460 Billion Lost to Scams in PH, POGO Operations Linked

Philippines lost P460B to scams in the past year, with text frauds leading the way, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)....

PNP: Harboring Harry Roque May Lead to Obstruction Charges

Oct 18

Crime & Legal

PNP: Harboring Harry Roque May Lead to Obstruction Charges

The PNP warns that aiding Harry Roque could lead to obstruction of justice charges as their manhunt intensifies in Mindanao. The...

Porac Officials Face Graft Charges Over Illegal POGO Ties

Oct 17

Crime & Legal

Porac Officials Face Graft Charges Over Illegal POGO Ties

Graft charges were filed against Porac officials, including Mayor Capil and Vice Mayor Tamayo, over ties to an illegal POGO involved in...

PAOCC Targets 4 Chinese, Malaysian Alleged POGO Financiers

Oct 17

Crime & Legal

PAOCC Targets 4 Chinese, Malaysian Alleged POGO Financiers

PAOCC is set to arrest four alleged Chinese and Malaysian-Chinese financiers of POGOs in the coming days, targeting key figures behind...

NBI Warns Small POGO Groups Gathering Info on Target Victims

Oct 16

Crime & Legal

NBI Warns Small POGO Groups Gathering Info on Target Victims

NBI reveals POGOs forming small groups in residential areas to evade detection, with 17 foreigners arrested in Makati for alleged...

Harry Roque’s Wife Exited PH in Early September – BI

Oct 16

Crime & Legal

Harry Roque’s Wife Exited PH in Early September – BI

Mylah Roque, wife of ex-spokesperson Harry Roque, has left the Philippines, says BI, amid allegations linking her to illegal gaming...

100 POGOs Still Operating in PH Despite Ban

Oct 15

Crime & Legal

100 POGOs Still Operating in PH Despite Ban

Despite President Marcos' POGO ban, around 100 operators still function in the Philippines, raising concerns about the effectiveness of...

PH Eyes Repatriating OFWs Stuck in Laos Offshore Gaming Jobs

Oct 15

Crime & Legal

PH Eyes Repatriating OFWs Stuck in Laos Offshore Gaming Jobs

PH officials ramp up efforts to protect Filipinos in offshore gaming in Laos amid concerns over illegal recruitment and human...

Dead Porac Councilor Among Officials Suspended Over POGO Hub

Oct 15

Crime & Legal

Dead Porac Councilor Among Officials Suspended Over POGO Hub

Porac Mayor Jing Capil is the second mayor suspended over POGOs, following dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo (Guo Hua Ping). The Office of...

China, Cambodia Strengthen Ties Against Online Gambling, Scams

Oct 14

Crime & Legal

China, Cambodia Strengthen Ties Against Online Gambling, Scams

China and Cambodia vow to boost cooperation against cross-border online gambling and cyber scams, announced during talks at the ASEAN...

House Quad Comm Files Bills to Enforce POGO Ban, Penalize EJKs

Oct 14

Crime & Legal

House Quad Comm Files Bills to Enforce POGO Ban, Penalize EJKs

House Bill No. 10987 seeks a total ban on POGOs, filed ahead of a House hearing on October 11, 2024, aiming to curb illegal activities...

Alice Guo Linked to Kingpin in POGO Sex Trafficking Scandal

Oct 14

Crime & Legal

Alice Guo Linked to Kingpin in POGO Sex Trafficking Scandal

A witness links former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo to POGO kingpin Lin Xunhan, exposing ties between local officials and POGO figures,...

Macau to Set 5-Year Sentences for Illegal Gambling Exchanges

Oct 14

Crime & Legal

Macau to Set 5-Year Sentences for Illegal Gambling Exchanges

Macau bans unauthorized currency exchanges for gambling, with offenders facing up to five years in prison for operating illegal exchange...

PAOCC Probes Elected Chinese Nationals in "POGO Mayor" Scandal

Oct 11

Crime & Legal

PAOCC Probes Elected Chinese Nationals in "POGO Mayor" Scandal

PAOCC probes Chinese nationals holding local posts in the Philippines, following the "POGO Mayor" Alice Guo controversy, revealing her as...

Raided POGO Hubs to Be Repurposed as Schools, Gov’t Buildings

Oct 11

Crime & Legal

Raided POGO Hubs to Be Repurposed as Schools, Gov’t Buildings

The Philippine government plans to repurpose forfeited POGO hubs into schools and government buildings, announced by the PAOCC on October...

Comelec to Grant Public Access to COCs After Alice Guo Issue

Oct 11

Crime & Legal

Comelec to Grant Public Access to COCs After Alice Guo Issue

Comelec will allow public access to certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the 2025 elections, starting October 8, 2024, to promote...

Sublessor of Illegal POGO Near Senate is Marcos’ Chair Alex Lopez

Oct 11

Crime & Legal

Sublessor of Illegal POGO Near Senate is Marcos’ Chair Alex Lopez

PRA Chair Alex Lopez, linked to a POGO in a love scam case, is a sublessor to the raided 3D Analyzer. His ties raise concerns about POGO...

Harry Roque’s Wife to Be Arrested for Contempt

Oct 11

Crime & Legal

Harry Roque’s Wife to Be Arrested for Contempt

The House Quad Committee cited Mylah Roque in contempt and ordered her arrest for missing POGO hearings, where she and her husband face...

Porac Mayor, 10 Others Suspended Over POGO-Linked Crimes

Oct 10

Crime & Legal

Porac Mayor, 10 Others Suspended Over POGO-Linked Crimes

The Ombudsman suspended Porac Mayor, Vice Mayor, and 8 councilors over alleged negligence in POGO operations, amid growing concerns about...

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