Tag: illegal gambling
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PAOCC Considers Legal Action Against Pasay Officials Over Proliferating POGOs
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is contemplating legal action against officials in Pasay City due to the persistent presence of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) within the city. During a recent press briefing at the Palace, PAOCC director Winston Casio highlighted that the southern regions of Metro Manila, specifically Pasay, Parañaque, and Makati, are…
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Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Hub in Pasay, Arrest 21
In a significant operation against illegal gambling, law enforcement agencies raided a suspected Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Pasay City, leading to the arrest of six South Korean nationals and fifteen Filipinos. The operation, executed on Monday, February 17, 2025, involved coordinated efforts from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), the Bureau…
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Quezon City Police Arrest 282 in Week-Long Crackdown on Crime
In a robust effort to combat crime, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) apprehended 282 individuals during a week-long operation spanning February 9 to 15. Acting Director Col. Melecio Buslig Jr. reported that the arrests included a diverse group of offenders: 134 wanted individuals, 101 illegal gamblers, 41 drug suspects, and six people caught with…
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Philippines Arrests 180 Foreign Fugitives in 2024, Surpassing Previous Year’s Tally
In a significant crackdown on international crime, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines reported the arrest of 180 foreign fugitives throughout 2024. This number marks an increase from the 128 arrests made in the previous year, as detailed in a report to BI Commissioner Joel Viado by Rendel Ryan Sy, the acting chief…
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Cebu Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling, Arrest Over 1,000 in Month-Long Sweep
In a robust effort to curb illegal gambling, the Cebu City police have apprehended 1,025 suspects over the course of a month. The Police Regional Office-7 (PRO-7) reported that from January 1 to January 31, 2025, they executed 584 operations targeting illegal gambling activities across the region. These operations led to the arrest of numerous…
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Bicol Police Arrest 126 in Week-Long Anti-Crime Sweep
In a robust crackdown on crime, the Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) detained 126 suspects over the course of a week-long operation. The initiative, known as the Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO), spanned from January 25 to January 31 and involved 104 separate actions across the region. Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, the spokesperson…
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29 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Raid on Illegal POGO Operation in Cavite
In a significant crackdown on illegal gambling, 29 foreign nationals were arrested during a raid on a clandestine Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) operation at a resort in Silang, Cavite. The operation, which took place on January 15, 2025, was initiated following a tip from the owner of Elijosh Resort in Barangay Lalaan 2, who…
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Peaceful Start to Simbang Gabi as PNP Reports No Incidents
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a peaceful and orderly commencement to the traditional Simbang Gabi, or dawn Masses, across the nation on December 16, 2024. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo stated in a radio interview that no untoward incidents were reported on the first day of the nine-day event. She expressed hope that…
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Over 1,000 Arrested in Negros Oriental During Three-Day Anti-Crime Sweep
In a robust crackdown on crime, the Negros Oriental police detained over 1,000 suspects during a three-day operation spanning November 15 to 17, 2024. The intensive campaign targeted a range of criminal activities, including drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and the possession of unregistered firearms. Lt. Stephen Polinar, the spokesperson for the Negros Oriental Police Provincial…
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