Breaking news! The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) announced that a Chinese businessman impersonating a Filipino, Wu Zhishi (transliterated), who was recently arrested, will have all his assets in the Philippines legally seized before a decision is made on whether to deport him ba
On June 26, Philippine Justice Minister Jesus Crispin Remulla warned that the mastermind behind the "cockfighting disappearance case" has a powerful influence, even capable of intervening in the judicial system. It is alleged that the mastermind once claimed to be able to "influence the Supreme Cour
The disappearance and murder case of "cockfighting enthusiasts" in the Philippines continues to escalate. On June 25, the Minister of Justice, Remulla, publicly stated that since 2021, the number of missing and suspected murdered cockfighting enthusiasts may far exceed the previously confirmed 34 pe
To address the cross-border crimes and security threats posed by illegal offshore gambling operators (POGOs), the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is deepening cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, promoting intelligence sharing and joint law enforcement.A delegatio
The Philippine government continues to crack down on illegal offshore gambling (POGO), but faces significant obstacles in deporting foreign illegal workers. Deputy Minister Gilbert Cruz of the President's Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently revealed in a congressional hearing that despi
The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) states that the efforts to combat illegal offshore gaming operators (POGO) and their foreign employees are facing severe challenges. According to preliminary estimates by the agency, there are currently about 9,000 illegal POGO foreign workers s
The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) warned on June 9 that despite the government's complete shutdown of offshore gaming operations (POGO) last year, there are still over 9,000 illegal foreign workers at large within the country, and efforts to clear and deport them have stalled du
The Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) industry continues to stir controversy, recently spotlighted again due to former Banban city mayor Guo Hua Ping (transliterated) being charged with 62 counts of money laundering. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian stated on May 26 that this case could be a "cr
The Vietnamese government officially ordered the blockade of the instant messaging platform Telegram on the early morning of May 26, 2025, citing its failure to cooperate in investigating users' illegal activities, which has posed a threat to national security.The order was issued by the Ministry of
The Philippine National Police (PNP) recently reported that the key figure suspected of planning and leading the kidnapping and murder of Chinese businessman Anson Que, known as "Kelly Tan Lim" — or Gong Wenli (transliteration), was last seen at the famous tourist destination, Boracay Island.Accordi
Myanmar continues to escalate its crackdown on illegal entry and cross-border crime. According to official Myanmar media, eight Filipino nationals were detained by law enforcement for smuggling into the Myawaddy area of Kayin State and the well-known KK Industrial Zone, and are currently awaiting de
The Presidential Palace of the Philippines officially announced that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has vetoed the citizenship application of Chinese businessman Wang Liduan.Wang Liduan is accused of being one of the key figures in the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) sector and is als
The Presidential Palace of the Philippines is prudently evaluating a controversial naturalization proposal, featuring Chinese businessman Wang Liduan (also known as Mark Ong), who is closely associated with the offshore gaming (POGO) industry.According to information released by Malacañang Palace on
The Thai government reported that a survey in March found that 80% of residents support the construction of entertainment centers with casinos. A former MP questioned the survey results.On March 27, Thai cabinet members passed the "Entertainment Complex Act," which will legalize casino resorts in th
The Philippines Bureau of Immigration recently issued new regulations requiring all foreign nationals expelled for involvement in illegal offshore gaming operations (POGO) to take direct flights back to their home countries, unless there are no direct flights available. This measure aims to plug loo
Zia Alonto Adiong, the Majority Party Leader Assistant of the Philippine Congress and Representative of Lanao del Sur, stated that the arrest of four civil registry office staff in Davao del Sur for allegedly forging birth certificates for Chinese citizens might be just a part of a larger illegal ne