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NBI looking into possible links between POGOs, espionage
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is currently investigating a potential link between illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and espionage activities within the country.
NBI Spokesperson Ferdinand Lavin stated that the agency has observed this connection during operations related to foreign espionage.
The NBI is compiling data to fully understand the interconnection between POGO operations and espionage, with a report to be submitted upon completion.
Lavin mentioned that cases have already been filed against foreign nationals involved in various espionage activities.
He explained that POGO operators have diversified their operations to include financial scamming and espionage following the ban on online gambling.
The NBI is conducting digital forensic examinations on seized gadgets from operations involving financial scamming and espionage to further their investigation.
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