Tag: PAOCC
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Concerns Over Sale of Pre-Registered SIM Cards on Facebook Marketplace
The ongoing sale of pre-registered subscriber identity module (SIM) cards on Facebook Marketplace poses a significant risk, as highlighted by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Sunday. These SIM cards, which can be used for illicit activities, have raised alarm among authorities. In a recent interview, PAOCC Executive Director Gilbert Cruz stated, “We need…
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Presidential Commission Files Human Trafficking Charges Against 20 Foreign Nationals in Parañaque Scam Hub Raid
In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has filed charges of qualified human trafficking against 20 foreign nationals following a raid on a scam hub in Parañaque City. The operation, which took place on February 20, targeted a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub located at the ATI building,…
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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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Philippines Aims to Eradicate Illegal POGOs by 2025
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has set a goal to completely eliminate all illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) by the end of 2025. Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz, the PAOCC’s Executive Director, shared this ambition during a recent Saturday News Forum in Quezon City. Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s ban on POGOs in January,…
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Two Fraudulent PAOCC Agents Arrested for Scamming Former POGO Employees
In Manila, authorities have apprehended two individuals from a travel agency who falsely claimed to be part of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC). These imposters were caught soliciting funds from the relatives of former Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) employees. The arrests were made following a sting operation involving the PAOCC, the Criminal Investigation…
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Local Officials Face Charges for Neglecting POGO Operations
In a significant crackdown on Philippine Overseas Gaming Operations (POGOs), the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has announced that local government officials are now facing legal action for their failure to curb these activities within their areas. PAOCC Executive Director Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz highlighted that these officials cannot feign ignorance, as POGO operations are often…
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Local Officials Face Charges for Neglecting POGO Operations in Their Areas
In a significant crackdown on Philippine Overseas Gaming Operations (POGOs), the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has announced that local government officials are now facing legal action for their failure to curb these activities within their jurisdictions. PAOCC Executive Director Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz highlighted that local executives cannot feign ignorance about the POGO operations, which…
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