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New PNP Chief Torre Vows Crackdown on Illegal Gambling
Major crackdown expected as Gen. Torre names illegal gambling a top national threat alongside drugs and terrorism. The Philippines'...
Jun 42 min read


Fake Vacations By POGOs Lure Filipinos into Cyber Slavery
A new POGO-linked scam lures Filipinos with fake free vacations, forcing them into cyber slavery in Myanmar. Learn how to protect...
Mar 51 min read


‘Asia’s Most Notorious Gambling Kingpin Had PH Dealings’
Explore Wang Shuiming’s rise in the Philippine gambling industry, his criminal network, and his role in offshore gaming and money...
Mar 42 min read


Fired Without Warning, Macau Gaming Workers Call For Help
Macau gaming operator lays off local employees without explanation, sparking concerns over job security, corporate responsibility, and...
Mar 42 min read


Gambling-Related Crimes in Macau Up 31% in 2024
Macau's gambling crimes rose 31% year-on-year in 2024 but remain 32% below 2019 levels. Discover key trends in casino-related offenses,...
Feb 272 min read


Chinese Teen’s Abduction Tied to Father’s POGO Connections
PNP confirms the father of a kidnapped Chinese teen has ties to the POGO industry. Authorities investigate possible links to unpaid...
Feb 262 min read


Philippine Police Tighten Watch vs. POGOs
Philippine authorities intensify their crackdown on crimes linked to underground gambling after the POGO ban, uncovering cases of...
Feb 261 min read


Massive Parañaque POGO Raid 453 Arrested In Fraud Bust
Authorities raided an office in Parañaque, arresting 453 individuals linked to illegal POGO and scam operations. Learn more about the...
Feb 212 min read


India Forms Monitoring Body vs. Offshore Gaming Ads
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has partnered with top gaming federations to monitor and report illegal offshore...
Feb 202 min read


Pasay Officials Face Legal Heat Over Illegal POGOs
PAOCC intensifies crackdown on illegal POGOs in Metro Manila, investigating Pasay City officials for potential corruption. The...
Feb 203 min read


Most Koreans Nabbed From Pasay POGO Hub Had Valid Visas
Despite holding resident visas, six Koreans arrested in a Pasay City scam hub face deportation after being caught in illegal operations....
Feb 192 min read


Koreans, Filipinos Arrested in PH POGO Scam Raid
A Pasay City POGO raid exposed a multi-million peso scam. 14 Filipinos and 6 Koreans were arrested after authorities uncovered an illegal...
Feb 182 min read


Senator Raffy Tulfo warns PIGOs are a bigger threat than POGOs
Senator Raffy Tulfo warns that Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGOs) pose a greater threat than POGOs. A Philippine senator sounded...
Feb 142 min read


Where Are They? PH Senator Flags 27K Unaccounted POGO Workers
Despite the December 31, 2024 deadline, only 10% of foreign POGO workers have been deported, raising concerns about enforcement and...
Feb 132 min read


Chinese-run Casinos in Myanmar Border Town Ordered Shut
Chinese casino owners in a Myanmar border town have been given a deadline of February 28 to leave, following a crackdown on online fraud...
Feb 102 min read


Travel Agency Accused Of Issuing Fake Docs For POGO Workers
Philippine authorities are investigating a travel agency's role in document fraud related to POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming...
Feb 62 min read


Casino Suspicious Activity Up in Macau As Business Booms
Macau casinos reported a record number of suspicious transactions in 2024, coinciding with the region's economic rebound and tourism...
Feb 62 min read


Thai Opposition Calls Casino Bill A “False Advertisement”
Thailand's proposed entertainment complex bill faces opposition. Palang Pracharath Party alleges "false advertising" on tourism benefits....
Feb 62 min read


PH Police Raid AI-Powered Scam Hub Linked To POGO
A POGO-linked love scam hub using AI has been busted in Manila. Over 100 individuals arrested in the latest crackdown on online fraud...
Feb 52 min read


Senate Wants Charges Vs. POGO Protectors Of Alice Guo
Senate panel urges criminal charges against officials linked to POGOs, while Senator Villanueva reiterates his call for a total POGO ban,...
Feb 53 min read
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