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Senate’s POGO money laundering probe to go ahead on Thursday
Senator Richard Gordon urged President Rodrigo Duterte to directly discuss with lawmakers the alleged money laundering activities linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs).
Gordon emphasized the importance of investigating the suspicious inflow of dollar bills into Philippine airports, standing firm on the Senate's probe.
The senator also disclosed being offered a bribe, worth up to P20 million, allegedly to keep him from summoning certain individuals implicated in the money laundering scheme.
Despite President Duterte's satisfaction with POGO revenues and his defense of the industry, Gordon stated that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has new evidence and is convinced that money laundering is occurring.
This is on top of the $633 million (P32 billion) in suspicious cash imports since September 2019 flagged by the committee, with a Filipino family also identified as allegedly involved.
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Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros urged President Rodrigo Duterte to publicly condemn crimes linked to the increasing number of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
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The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has summoned seven individuals identified as the Rodriguez family to explain their alleged involvement in the suspicious entry of millions of dollars into the Philippines.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has urged Congress to pass laws further regulating Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) to address allegations of illegal activities.
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President Duterte may suspend Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) if their violations of Philippine laws are found to be extensive.
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Senator Richard Gordon revealed that the Rodriguez family, implicated in the questionable entry of millions of dollars into the Philippines, allegedly offered him P20 million to be excluded from the Senate probe into potential money laundering.
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