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7 more Filipinos rescued in Pampanga Pogo raid — PAOCC
Authorities rescued 187 foreign and Filipino workers during a raid on a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) center in Angeles City, Pampanga, on Tuesday night.
The operation, conducted by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and other law enforcement agencies, targeted the Lucky South 99 compound.
A search warrant was issued by the Malolos City Regional Trial Court based on allegations of human trafficking, torture, and scam activities within the POGO.
PAOCC spokesperson Winston John Casio stated that initial reports indicated victims were subjected to torture, including beatings with baseball bats and physical assaults.
A video allegedly showed a woman being forced to dance and subjected to abuse by superiors within the compound.
Seven more Filipinos were rescued, bringing the total number of rescued Filipinos to 36, along with 158 foreigners.
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