3 Chinese nationals arrested in Laguna for alleged espionage
Three suspected Chinese spies were arrested on February 14 in Laguna, where they face charges for violating immigration laws and operating a business without documentation.
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) announced that the suspects will be charged within the week, with an ongoing investigation into their alleged espionage activities.
Two of the three suspects have tourist visas but lack valid documentation, while the third has a working visa for a Makati-based company.
Authorities are investigating whether these individuals and another arrested Chinese national named Yuanqing Deng, apprehended on January 17 in Makati, are connected.
PAOCC aims to eliminate all Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) activities within the year, targeting around 11,000 illegal POGO workers involved in scamming operations.
Cruz emphasized that the government will proceed with eliminating POGOs step by step and will not cease its efforts, noting that all POGOs are banned under Executive Order 74 signed by President Marcos on November 5, 2024.
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