Authorities raid illegal POGO hub in Makati, nab 188

Updated Sat, March 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM Published Wed, March 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Authorities raided an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub at Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza in Makati City, apprehending 188 individuals.

The operation began with an arrest warrant for a robbery suspect, but authorities discovered illegal POGO activities.

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), in coordination with the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and Makati police, conducted the raid.

The POGO facility was found to be operating banned online gaming services without a license from PAGCOR, serving clients in China, Japan, Germany, France, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Among the 188 individuals apprehended were 135 foreigners, including 85 Chinese, 26 Malaysians, 11 Taiwanese, five Japanese, two Vietnamese, two Indonesians, a Mongolian, a citizen of Myanmar, a Brazilian, and a citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

The remaining 53 individuals apprehended were Filipinos.

Electronic devices and documents related to the illegal POGO operations were seized.

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