BI arrests Chinese suspect in POGO money laundering

A Chinese national suspected of money laundering for illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Pasay City on Tuesday, March 4.

Wang Zhouyu, a 35-year-old man, was identified as the suspect who reportedly assisted POGO operations and scam hubs with illicit fund transfers.

Chinese authorities requested Wang's arrest due to a warrant issued for fraud under Article 82 of China’s Criminal Procedure Law dated February 18, 2025.

Initial investigation showed that Wang coordinated with other fraud groups in mainland China to facilitate the transfer of illegal revenues involving financial transactions amounting to CNY 19 million linked to 23 criminal cases.

Wang is currently detained at Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig pending deportation and further legal processes.