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Philippine authorities close over 8,000 merchant accounts amid online casino payment probe
By SectorWire desk · · Updated
Summary
Philippine authorities shut down more than 8,000 merchant accounts over allegedly illegal activities on 17 September 2026. The report linked the closures to an investigation into illegal online casino payments.
Why it matters
The reported closures restrict merchant accounts allegedly involved in illegal activity linked to online casino payments.