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BI hit for allowing layover flights of 3 ‘POGO bosses’
Three Chinese POGO "bosses" identified as Lyu Xun, Kong Xiangrui, and Wang Shangle have reportedly disappeared during transit after their deportation from the Philippines.
They were among 4,500 Chinese POGO workers arrested in a raid on Rirance company in Parañaque.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian criticized the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for allowing the deported individuals to book their own tickets, which resulted in a layover in Hong Kong instead of a direct flight to China.
Gatchalian argued that these POGO "bosses" likely used their connections and money to escape during the layover.
The BI confirmed a "dialogue" was held with the detainees regarding purchasing their own tickets for an expedited deportation.
BI intelligence chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. stated that these three were the first to volunteer to buy their own tickets.
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