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Hontiveros: POGO ‘godfather’ may have received gov't officials' support
Senator Risa Hontiveros stated that Lyu Dong, an alleged "kingpin" of POGO operations, could not have established his network without the assistance of government officials.
Hontiveros emphasized the need to identify Lyu Dong's Filipino associates, whose real name might be Lin Xunhan and is reportedly a major figure in the POGO firm Lucky South 99.
She warned against complacency following Lyu Dong's arrest, suggesting that larger figures, or "bigger bosses," remain at large and must be apprehended.
Senator Joel Villanueva commended the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) for their efforts but highlighted the need for increased budget and manpower.
Villanueva stated that the work is not yet done and they will not stop until POGOs are completely driven out of the country.
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Philippine authorities arrested Lyu Dong, identified as a "kingpin" or "godfather" of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), in Biñan City, Laguna on Thursday night, October 10.
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Senator Risa Hontiveros announced that alleged POGO godfather Lyu Dong, arrested on October 10, will be invited to the final Senate hearing on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators.
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A witness linking dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo to Lin Xuhan, also known as "boss of bosses" or "godfather" of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), may be included in the Witness Protection Program (WPP).
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The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) reports that operational Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facilities have decreased to approximately 100, with many shifting to "micro-units" operating underground.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that more individuals are offering assistance in the ongoing investigations concerning dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo and illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
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