Former POGO employee joins scam industry, Philippines cracks down on 5,099 cybercrimes in six months

The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) announced that in the first half of 2025, a total of 5,099 suspects involved in cybercrime were arrested nationwide, covering cases such as online fraud, identity theft, electronic wallet skimming, and AI investment scams, reflecting the