The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday filed a qualified human trafficking case against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for his alleged involvement in the operation of an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty confirmed that Roque, along with more than 30 others, has been charged. … Read more
The alleged “Godfather” of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) in the country was arrested by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in a subdivision in Biñan, Laguna on Thursday. According to PAOCC chief Usec. Gilbert Cruz, the suspect was identified as Lyu Dong. “Iyung pag-arestong ginawa natin, ito … Read more
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday addressed public concerns regarding the discovery of Chinese military uniforms at a raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. AFP spokesperson Colonel Francel Padilla suggested that the uniforms were likely used as props in illegal activities, such as online scams, commonly associated with … Read more
NBI Operations Against POGO Workers Stopped Due to Extortion The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) operations against the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) workers were stopped due to alleged extortion. As a result of allegations of extortion and other irregularities concerning POGO, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla warned the NBI in their operation against them. … Read more