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689 individuals arrested after police raids online gambling operation in Tachileik
February 26, 2024
On Friday, Tachileik, a town near Thailand's border with Myanmar, saw an online gambling operation busted by military police.
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PH house committee approves bills prohibiting POGOs from operating within country
February 14, 2024
Two legislation intended to prevent all Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), previously known as POGOs, from functioning in the count...
Pasig shuts down all POGOs, e-games, e-bingos establishments in city
February 14, 2024
According to Mayor Vico Sotto, Pasig City has effectively shut down all of its offshore gambling establishments (POGOs) as well as...
2 Taiwanese men arrested in Makati for possession of firearms, illegal gambling devices
January 24, 2024
Yuan Bo-Chun and Lin Jyun-Ze, both Taiwanese nationals, were detained in Makati on Monday night for allegedly possessing high-powe...
Philippine authorities found thousands of fake work visas, many tied to POGOs.
January 17, 2024
Philippine authorities are currently scrutinizing the issuance of "thousands" of work visas to fictitious companies, including Phi...
Cambodian, Thai authorities to investigate Poipet casino call center gang case
December 22, 2023
An extensive investigation into a case involving Thai citizens who allege to be victims of a contact center gang operating out of ...
Int’l law enforcement sanctions Southeast Asian individuals, companies involved in cyberscams
December 15, 2023
In a significant move against the growing menace of online scam operations in Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom has penalized ind...
PH deports 180 Chinese nationals ‘engaging in online scams’
December 15, 2023
A statement from China's embassy in Manila states that 180 Chinese people who were participating in offshore gambling in the Phili...
High-ranking officials in Myanmar sanctioned for having ties to major gambling operation
December 12, 2023
An unofficial civil war is now raging in Myanmar, partly due to attempts to outlaw the gaming business. Two senior government offi...
Laos deports 462 Chinese nationals following raid on gaming, tourism establishments in Bokeo
December 6, 2023
A total of 462 Chinese nationals who were detained for a range of crimes, including human trafficking, in the northern Golden Tria...