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PAOCC plans to file criminal raps vs Alice Guo for Pogo connections
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) plans to file non-bailable criminal charges against Bamban Mayor Alice Guo on June 21.
These charges are linked to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities in Bamban, Tarlac, which allegedly operated without necessary permits.
PAOCC spokesperson Winston John Casio stated they have strong evidence to support the criminal allegations against Guo and others involved.
In addition to the criminal charges, PAOCC is also preparing a tax evasion case against Guo.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government has filed graft charges against her before the Office of the Ombudsman.
Guo is also facing a Senate investigation for her alleged involvement with POGOs.
She and two other municipal officials were previously ordered to undergo a six-month preventive suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman.
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