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POGO hub hit in Bataan
By J.Lo
“Based on our information, that’s POGO operation,” Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) executive director Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz said fifty-seven foreigners and 358 Filipinos were rounded up during raid on Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Bagac, Bataan that is suspected to be involved in criminal activities.
Armed with search warrant issued by court in Malolos City, Bulacan, teams from Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines, swooped down on Centro Park, vast compound in Barangay Parang.
Soldiers on board military trucks were seen entering compound as part of security measures.
Probers of Criminal Investigation and Detection Group were initially stationed outside as they mapped out their operation targeting Central One, hub occupies buildings within compound.
Cruz said raid was carried out after they received reports Central One was actually POGO.
At least 900 people, including over 300 foreigners, are working in the compound. Among them are Chinese, Vietnamese and Malaysian nationals. Other 600, meanwhile, are Filipinos.
Malolos Regional Trial Court Branch 81 issued search warrant after finding probable cause that violations of Republic Act 9208, also known as Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act as amended by RA 10364, were committed inside compound.
Among alleged leaders and incorporators of POGO firm are 10 Chinese, four Malaysians and two Thai nationals. Among them was Chinese man identified as Chen Hao, said to be one of the bosses.
PAOCC spokesman Winston John Casio said Central One has no permit from Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., making their operation illegal.
Casio said Central One is supposedly business process outsourcing company. However, they got word from informants firm is involved in illegal activities.
Police are scouring buildings for computers, laptops, cellular phones and computer servers could be vital in investigation on POGO hub’s activities.
Seventy-five foreign nationals were taken into custody following raid on POGO hub at Century Peak Tower in Adriatico Street, Manila.
National Capital Region Police Office and Anti-Cybercrime Group conducted raid on Oct. 29, following warrant to search, seize and examine computer data issued by Manila Regional Trial Court.
Authorities discovered entire building was occupied by foreign nationals who were reportedly working without necessary permits.
During operation, agents confiscated mobile phones, desktop computers, laptops, SIM cards, digital video recorder, and facial recognition attendance machine used in POGO operations.
Detained POGO workers are currently undergoing identity and immigration status verification with Bureau of Immigration.
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