BI ARRESTS 32 ILLEGAL POGO WORKERS IN ANOTHER RAID IN PARAÑAQUE

OPERATIVES of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in another raid arrested 32 foreign nationals found to be working in a clandestine Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Parañaque City.

BI Intelligence Division chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. reported that the arrested foreigners were found to be working in an online gaming and scamming facility in Aseana enclave in Parañaque City.

Arrested during the raid on Friday were 20 Chinese nationals, 11 Malaysians, and a Cambodian.

The arrest came after operatives monitored illegal activities, including love scams, in the raided building.

The operation was conducted in coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado commended the operations, saying that their intensified drive against illegal POGOs will continue.

“Let this be a warning to foreign nationals who blatantly continue illegal operations despite the ban of the President,” said Viado.

“We will not stop until all illegal aliens are arrested and deported,” he warned.

The BI said that more arrests and deportations are expected, following the President’s nationwide ban on POGO operations.

The 32 foreigners will remain under the custody of the NBI while undergoing deportation proceedings.