An Online Fraud Center In The Philippines Was Raided, Indonesian Citizens Arrested

Illustration of the perpetrator of the crime was arrested (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Philippine police raided an online fraud center managed by Chinese citizens in the capital Manila on Thursday 22 August. Police arrested dozens of Filipino workers and foreign workers suspected of defrauding people into investing in manipulated trading platforms. Police said the center was operating under the guise of a licensed online gaming company, which was actually banned by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr last month, because it was linked to fraud, kidnapping, human trafficking, and even murder.The owner and manager of the facility, both Chinese nationals, were among those arrested. Police said the center ran cryptocurrency investment scams and online love services. Its employees disguised themselves as models that would persuade victims to invest in manipulated trading platforms. A Filipino who was arrested told police they were forced to work as fraudsters. But he did not explain in detail what would happen to them if they refused. Some employees were even forced to dress temptingly to help lure potential victims.Marcos issued a ban on online gambling operators following public outrage over allegations that a local mayor was involved in a major fraud center north of Manila. Alice Leal Guo, the mayor of Bamban fled after she was accused of being a Chinese citizen illegally. obtained a Philippine nationality that allowed him to run for official. He left the country last month, prompting Marcos to pledge to pursue those who helped him escape, and vowed to arrest him. The authorities believe there may be several hundred centers of illegal online gambling fraud fraud, and also more than 40 licensed operators running operations under the protection of public officials. Among 67 foreigners arrested during raids on an office building in the metropolitan city, there are 58 Chinese nationals, plus Malaysian citizens, Myanmar, Indonesia (WNI), and Vietnam. There are also 32 Filipino citizens. Owners and managers of the facility, both Chinese citizens, were among those arrested. The police said the center was running cryptocurrency investment fraud and online love services. Its employees disguised themselves as models that would persuade victims to investing in a manipulated trading platform. A Filipino who was arrested told police they were forced to work as a fraud. But he did not explain in detail what would happen to them if they refused. Some employees were even forced to dress temptingly to help lure potential victims.Marcos issued a ban on online gambling operators following public outrage over allegations that a mayor locals were involved in a major fraud center north of Manila. Alice Leal Guo, the mayor of Bamban, fled after she was accused of being a Chinese citizen who illegally acquired Filipino citizenship which allowed her to run for official.

He left the country last month, prompting Marcos to pledge to pursue those who helped him escape and vowed to arrest him. Authorities believe there may be several hundred centers of illegal online gambling scams, as well as more than 40 licensed operators running operations under the protection of public officials.