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Senator: Battle vs. POGOs ‘far from over’ after raid near Senate
Authorities raided a POGO hub in Pasay City, arresting 254 individuals including Chinese, Taiwanese, and Filipino nationals, believed to be involved in love scam activities.
The operation was conducted by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), Bureau of Immigration (BI), and Pasay City Police.
Despite an all-out ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), the hub possessed an Internet Gaming License (IGL) from Pagcor, issued in September 2023 and valid until September 2025, prompting verification of its validity.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian stated that the raid indicates the fight against the banned POGO industry is far from over, as criminal syndicates continue to exploit POGO resources for fraudulent operations.
Gatchalian noted that the POGO operated near the Senate building, despite the presidential ban.
The confiscated electronic devices will be examined to build cases against those apprehended, who may face charges for violating the Anti-Cyber Crime Act and immigration laws.
PAOCC officials suspect some of the apprehended individuals might be 'big bosses' associated with the POGO.
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