160+ Chinese and Indonesian nationals detained in Lapu-Lapu City's illegal online gaming and cybercrime raid, following President Marcos Jr.'s offshore gaming ban.
Philippine authorities detained over 160 individuals, primarily Chinese and Indonesian nationals, during a raid on a suspected illegal online gaming and cybercrime operation in Lapu-Lapu City. The crackdown follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s July ban on offshore gaming, linked to various crimes including human trafficking and financial scams. The Tourist Garden Resort, where the operation was based, has been shut down, and its owner arrested.
August 31, 2024
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