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House Quad comm links Michael Yang, Allan Lim to crime syndicate
Lawmakers have presented a matrix alleging that Michael Yang, a former presidential adviser, and his associate Allan Lim are involved in a deep-rooted criminal syndicate.
The matrix, presented during a House Quad-Committee hearing, shows Yang and Lim allegedly leading a complex criminal network with Chinese nationals.
This syndicate is accused of various illegal activities, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and running illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs).
The group allegedly operates with the collusion of corrupt government officials and uses legitimate businesses as fronts.
Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. stated that Chinese nationals are setting up corporations across the country to promote illegal activities.
Deputy Speaker David Suarez noted that the criminal enterprise has penetrated the country and operates with 'quiet impunity'.
The alleged activities include human trafficking, kidnapping, prostitution, murder, love scams, crypto scams, and other cyberscams.
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