8 Chinese nationals nabbed in Davao City POGO operation
By Benjamin Pulta
MANILA--The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday announced the arrest of eight Chinese nationals in a raid on an illegal POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) hub in Davao City.
In a statement, NBI Director Jaime Santiago said the eight Chinese citizens, six men and two women, were arrested on Aug. 12 by agents of the NBI - Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office (NBI SEMRO XI) inside a residential property on Gardenia Street, Montclair Highlands Subdivision, where the POGO hub was found.
Seized from the site were personal computers and multiple mobile phones, all utilized to facilitate the prohibited gaming operations, the NBI said.
The suspects are facing charges of violations of Presidential Decree No. 1602 (Anti-Illegal Gambling Act); Republic Act (RA) No. 9160 (Anti-Money Laundering Act); and RA 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act).
"The NBI SEMRO XI noted an emerging pattern in illegal POGO activities: operators have begun splitting into smaller groups and moving into residential areas to avoid detection following the nationwide crackdown. This strategic shift underscores the need for constant community vigilance and rapid law enforcement response," the NBI said.
Meanwhile, in a separate case the NBI said three women were rescued from a human trafficking operation at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport also in Davao City.
The victims were allegedly recruited by a certain "Lalang" and a certain "Yolly" for supposed employment as entertainers in Singapore.
They were booked on a Scoot Airlines flight from Davao to Singapore but were offloaded due to incomplete/improper travel documents. (PNA)
(2025/08/14-11:29)
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