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18 Chinese scam hub suspects arrested in Parañaque City
Eighteen Chinese nationals were arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Parañaque City for allegedly operating a scam hub.
The suspects were identified as Zhao Jianjun, Huang Cheng Chi, Huang Bi Ying, Li Hui Juan, Lengxin Yu, Liu Xing Rong, Chen Zihao, Zhou You Liang, Chen Xing, Chen Qing Gang, Huang Zhixon, Riu Chen, Mao Jing Hang, Liu Xuan Wu, Wang Wen Bin, Yan Xiao Hong, and Yang Yun.
One of the arrested individuals, Hou Jusen, was also apprehended for attempting to bribe NBI operatives with P5.1 million.
The NBI rejected the bribe, and Hou Jusen will face charges along with the other suspects.
The scam hub operated from four condominium units and engaged in activities such as theft of bank account information, fraudulent investment schemes, cryptocurrency scams, and illegal gambling.
The arrests were made on Tuesday, October 29, and the suspects face charges under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 and the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act.
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