DOJ probes 'mass grave' allegations at Lucky South 99 POGO firm

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating allegations of a 'mass grave' inside the Lucky South 99 POGO firm in Porac, Pampanga, following reports by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).

Witnesses have provided information about possible burial sites for foreign nationals and Filipino victims who experienced physical abuse, kidnapping, and forced abduction.

The DOJ has recommended filing qualified trafficking and kidnapping charges against two Chinese nationals working at Lucky South 99 based on prima facie evidence.

PAOCC spokesperson Winston Casio stated that the commission is securing a search warrant to investigate these claims and hopes to secure it within the week.

During a raid in June, authorities rescued around 158 Chinese, Vietnamese, and Malaysian nationals from the POGO hub and uncovered evidence of torture and kidnapping.

The PAOCC continues to investigate potential ties between Sual Mayor Liseldo Calugay and dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo as part of their ongoing task group investigation.