CICC orders social media influencers to remove illegal gambling content by Friday

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has given social media influencers until Friday, July 11, to remove content promoting illegal online gambling.

Influencers who fail to comply will face legal action starting Monday, July 14, as part of the CICC's efforts to enforce a PAGCOR order for licensed platforms to remove advertising billboards.

CICC Deputy Executive Director Assistant Secretary Renato Paraiso stated that they plan to send initial warnings via email and may also serve notices directly at residences if necessary.

The agency aims to target the 20 biggest influencers first, with the goal of deterring others from engaging in illegal activities and collaborating with Digital Pinoys to dismantle widespread operations of illegal online gambling.

Digital Pinoys, a non-government organization, joined the call for influencers to stop endorsing illegal gambling, highlighting issues such as unauthorized transactions and phishing incidents.

CICC Director Rojun Hosillos warned that engaging with illegal online gambling platforms poses risks related to personal information misuse and potential fraud.