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Influencers, content creators told: Stop pushing illegal online gambling
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has warned influencers and content creators to cease promoting illegal online gambling by Friday, July 11, or face criminal charges.
CICC executive director Renato Paraiso stated that those who fail to comply will receive demand letters by Monday, July 14, asking them to explain within five days why they should not be charged.
Criminal complaints are expected to follow the week after the explanation period.
The CICC is focusing on 20 of the country's largest influencers, with Paraiso vowing to name them soon.
One influencer allegedly has 14 million followers and possesses a mansion and a luxury sports car.
The CICC is preparing to file cases for illegal gambling, tax evasion, and violation of the Data Privacy Act against non-compliant influencers.
Paraiso warned that these influencers' content has put Filipinos, especially minors, at risk.
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