Tag: POGO
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Senator Warns of Rising POGO-Linked Crimes Following Student Abduction
A recent raid on an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Bagac, Bataan, has raised alarms after the kidnapping of a student, believed to be connected to POGO activities. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has voiced serious concerns, suggesting that without immediate and strong action, more criminal activities targeting children could emerge. Gatchalian stressed the…
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NBI Arrests 20 Foreigners in Parañaque POGO Scam Operation
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) disclosed the apprehension of 20 foreign individuals involved in an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) scam center located in Parañaque City. The arrests were made on February 25 at Aseana 3, West Tower, 8912 Avenue, following a report from the spouse of a Chinese employee at…
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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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CIDG Establishes Specialized Team to Combat Clandestine POGO Operations in Manila
In a decisive move to curb the persistent illegal activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-National Capital Region (CIDG-NCR) has announced the formation of a dedicated tracker team. This initiative comes in response to the ongoing guerilla-style operations of POGOs, which have continued unabated despite a government-imposed total ban…
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Kidnapping Cases Plummet in January 2025 After POGO Shutdown
In a significant development for public safety, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a sharp decline in kidnapping incidents in January 2025, following the complete phase-out of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) by the end of 2024. According to PNP-Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) data, only four traditional kidnappings were recorded last month, with no instances of…
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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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Bureau of Immigration Warns of Filipinos Lured to Work in Scam Hubs Abroad
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has raised concerns about an increasing number of Filipinos being enticed to work for companies resembling Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in various Asian countries. During a press briefing at the Palace, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval revealed that approximately 118 Filipinos have been recruited to join what are essentially scam…
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Bureau of Immigration Warns of Filipinos Lured to Foreign ‘POGO-Like’ Scam Operations
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has raised concerns about an increasing number of Filipinos being recruited to work for companies resembling Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in various Asian countries. During a press briefing at the Palace, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval revealed that approximately 118 Filipinos have been enticed to join what are essentially scam…
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Solicitor General Urges Congress for Special Legislation to Tackle Fake POGO Documents
Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra has called on Congress to enact a special law to streamline the handling of fraudulent documents linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Speaking on PTV4, Guevarra highlighted the inefficiency of current judicial processes, which could take years and be costly if each case were to be processed individually through the…
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