Recently, there have been rumors that the list of employees working in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) has been handed over to Chinese law enforcement authorities. Several Chinese nationals who previously worked in the Philippines and have now moved to Cambodia stated that they have received calls from domestic police, explicitly informing them that their names are on the POGO workers' list and advising them to return to the country for investigation.
An anonymous contributor revealed that his company had moved from the Philippines to Cambodia just six months ago, hoping to avoid the crackdown. However, this week, he and several colleagues received calls from the Chinese police.
"As soon as the call was connected, the police directly said: 'You are on the POGO list in the Philippines, and you are required to return to the country to cooperate with the investigation,'" the employee said. At that time, his work visa was handled by an agency, and he was unclear whether his position involved the gaming industry. The company's administration is currently preparing legal work documentation for employees in Cambodia to provide to domestic law enforcement agencies for verification if necessary.
So far, there has been no official confirmation whether the POGO list has been formally transferred to the Chinese police, but based on social media and feedback from related workers, law enforcement actions seem to have commenced. Those who have worked in POGO or suspected related businesses in the Philippines should promptly organize their identity documents and legal employment proofs to avoid potential legal risks.
