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Regulatory · Sun 19 Jul · 2 min read

Wanted ex-POGO worker captured, enforcement drags on

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What happened

Philippine authorities arrested a wanted Chinese national with prior links to a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) entity. The arrest adds to a continuing stream of enforcement actions targeting individuals connected to the POGO sector, which was formally shut down by President Marcos in late 2024. Active warrants are still being executed well into 2026, indicating that law enforcement queues built up during the POGO era are far from exhausted.

Why it matters

Sources: Daily Tribune

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